Nursing Faculty (Clinical) – Part-time

Summary of Position

Part time (adjunct) clinical faculty for The Bachelor of Science Nursing Program. This position, based on specialty and clinical experience, can include one or more clinical experiences in any of the following course areas: Foundations, Adult Health I and II, Mental Health, Obstetrics and Newborn Care, Pediatrics, Community Health or Introduction to Critical Care. Responsibilities may include laboratory skills, clinical simulations, and clinical experiences.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Laboratory and clinical simulation responsibilities
• Clinical responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Tennessee.
  • A minimum of a BSN degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Be credentialed or certified in specialty area to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned.
  • Must have sufficient nursing experience to demonstrate professional competence.
  • At least two years of work experience in a health care setting.
• Preferred
  • MSN degree.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to handle complex, confidential issues required.
• Dedicated team player with strong customer service orientation.
• Focuses on details being correct.
• Must be a self-starter and problem solver.
• Must have an even disposition and be able to deal effectively and politely with people from all types of backgrounds and experience. Must also have the ability to serve individuals in a direct service capacity; remain calm in stressful or unanticipated situations.

NOTE: Expected outcomes for this role over the next three (3) years include:

• Utilizes school resources to promote student success.
• Maintains safe and correct nursing process when training students.
• Supports others within the school of nursing, faculty, and staff.
• Strives to manifest the Christian morals and values of Trevecca Nazarene University.
• Records student attendance at all required student learning experiences.
• Serves as an example of quality in nursing to student nurses.
• Supports diversity in teaching and student activities.
• Supports policy of behavior as designated in Faculty BSN Program and Trevecca Faculty Handbook.
• Supports program assessment.
• Supports the school philosophy of “Communication.”

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Physical effort and exposure to risk are consistent with those of a healthcare/medical professional serving as a first point of contact.

Reports to: Director of Nursing

• Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
• Part time Faculty will be evaluated at the end of the school year.

Interested parties who are in agreement with the mission and values of Trevecca Nazarene University should send a completed Faculty/Administrator Application, a curriculum vita, and unofficial transcripts together in one email with their full name in the subject line to VRCorey@trevecca.edu .