Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical Affiliate Faculty

Job Summary :

Regis University is seeking Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing Clinical Affiliate Faculty (CAF) to facilitate mental health clinical rotations in the Denver Metro area.

CAF are part-time employees hired to teach specific clinical rotations and are responsible for supervising students in patient care environments.

CAF collaborate with the Loretto Heights School of Nursing and the assigned health care facility to provide an exceptional clinical learning experience for pre-licensure nursing students.

Work will be completed in the Denver Metro area.

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Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures.

Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Orientation :

Familiarize yourself with course objectives and clinical outcomes

Attend course-specific orientation to plan the implementation of the clinical experience

Orient to the clinical facility and clinical units where students will be assigned

Complete computer training at clinical facility if needed

Communicate with students at least one (1) week prior to start of rotation

Orient students to the nursing units

Clinical Teaching :

Follow all course clinical guidelines and expectations as outlined in course syllabus

Develop a student schedule with unit assignments and other learning experiences

Make patient care assignments for students

Evaluate student’s clinical preparation through the examination of preparation sheets, nursing care plans, and / or other documents to determine the student’s clinical preparedness

Supervise students in patient care experiences with special attention to the outcomes of the Clinical Competency Tool (CCT)

Coordinate observational learning experiences for students at the clinical site as well as in simulation

Hold a clinical conference with students to facilitate the integration of learning experiences as appropriate

Be available for students to provide teaching and evaluation on a continuous basis during the assigned clinical time

Provide ongoing and appropriate on-site clinical instruction and supervision for each clinical experience as well within the pre- and post-clinical simulation

Maintain professional relationships with clinical staff in each site and area

Student Evaluation :

Utilize the clinical log form to document and provide feedback on student behaviors and progression towards meeting clinical objectives and outcomes

Utilize the CCT to provide student feedback at mid-rotation and at the end of the clinical rotation

Consult with course faculty on a weekly basis and as needed throughout the clinical rotation to anticipate and solve problems and ensure effective teaching / learning experiences

Notify course faculty promptly regarding student issues, including, but not limited to, student tardiness, absences, critical incidents, illnesses, student emergencies, or other incidents that may indicate actual or potential performance issues

Grade the clinical project / paper (if applicable) according to the criteria outlines in the course materials

Submit all student papers with clinical faculty’s feedback, comments, and grade to the course faculty within one (1) week of the end of the clinical rotation

Working Conditions :

The University appointment is part-time and temporary in nature and thus carries no fringe benefits

After University appointment, hiring for clinical rotations occurs on an as-needed, limited-term basis

Must maintain current health requirements, training, licensures, and certifications on file with the Loretto Heights School of Nursing

Minimum Qualifications :

Must live in the Denver Metro area or surrounding area.

An active Unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado

Must have a Masters or Doctoral degree or have a BSN with the ability to provide a written plan with Regis and the CO Board of Nursing to obtain a Master’s or higher degree in nursing.

Must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing practice

Must have a minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in mental health / psychiatric nursing

Working Schedule :

Mental Health Clinical Rotations

Occur year round

Are 60 clinical hours PLUS 10 simulation hours

Shifts are 10 hours

Occur in a variety of clinical facilities in the Denver Metro area

Occur Wednesdays & Thursdays, Thursdays & Fridays, Saturdays, and / or Sundays

Require CAF presence on-site at all times

Require additional time outside of clinical hours for grading, emailing students, etc.

Are subject to cancellation

FTE :

0.00, per diem position, no benefits except tuition reimbursement (some exclusions apply)