Clinical Adjunct Instructor, Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Title: Clinical Adjunct Instructor, Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner VP Area: Provost Department: Nursing Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Appointment Percentage: 50 Months per Year: 4.5 Recruiting Salary Range: $1,250 per student with the possibility of additional compensation for long-distance travel Eligible for Relocation Reimbursement or Signing Bonus: No The Department of Nursing is seeking adjunct clinical faculty to work with psych mental health nurse practitioner graduate students in their practicum nursing courses. The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, clinical presence, and practical expertise to engage students in active learning and assessment, and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching and mentoring graduate students of all backgrounds, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in Nursing. The Nursing Department is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, preceptors, faculty, and staff. Adjunct clinical faculty are encouraged to reach out to other department faculty for assistance and support. The Department of Nursing and the School of Nursing and Human Physiology are committed to inclusive excellence, and actively promote the success of a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty. Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga is a committed EEO/AA employer seeking to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Essential Functions Complete in-person clinical site visit(s) which includes observing students engage with patients, connecting with preceptors to discuss student progress and concerns, and reviewing and assessing students’ diagnostic reasoning, plan of care and clinical documentation Collaborate and facilitate 3 synchronous points of contact between preceptor, student, and clinical faculty (1 point of contact should be the clinical site visit) Evaluate clinical assignments and offer timely feedback for improvement to the student using rubrics for grading Collaborate and communicate with course faculty student challenges and/or concerns. Collaborate and communicate with practicum preceptor concerns related to the clinical site and/or the preceptor Participate in clinical faculty meeting(s) throughout the year Serve as ambassador for Gonzaga University School of Health Sciences Minimum Qualifications Active and unencumbered Washington state RN and ARNP licensure Active and unencumbered RN and ARNP licensure in state of residence and/or state where performing clinical faculty role. Master of Science in Nursing degree in Psych-Mental Health Nursing ANCC Certification as Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist Minimum of 2 years of current practice as a Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Reside in one of the ten states where graduate nursing students are completing practicum (AK, AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WY, WA) Preferred Qualifications Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree as Nurse Practitioner Previous clinical teaching experience Educational Requirement Master's Degree Physical & On-Campus Requirements In-Office Presence – Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week Standing/Sitting – Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time) Walking – Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time) Lifting/Carrying – Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time) Attention to Detail – Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time) Problem-Solving – Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time) #J-18808-Ljbffr