Affiliate Faculty, Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary :

The affiliate faculty employee is a non-ranked, part-time member of the Loretto Heights School of Nursing.

Affiliate faculty provide all aspects of the teaching-learning process for a course section and work under the direction of the ranked faculty assigned to a specific course and the appropriate Nursing Department Director.

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Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential :

Clinical Supervisors provide evaluation and supervision of the learning environment, preceptor, and student and work under the direction of a qualified faculty assigned to a specific course and the Director of the Department of Graduate / Post-Licensure Nursing.

Clinical faculty assume joint responsibility with ranked (teaching) faculty in guiding student learning and have ongoing responsibility for evaluating student learning in the practice setting.

Clinical faculty work under the direction of a specified course faculty and the department director in which the course / program resides.

Clinical instructors and associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIPs) work under the direction and supervision of ranked nursing faculty and assist students in laboratory, clinical settings, and / or other environments to meet specific nursing goals.

All affiliate faculty and clinical affiliate faculty are expected to maintain professional behaviors and positive relationships in the internal and external communities associated with Regis University

Position Requirements :

Education, professional licensure, and experience :

Affiliate faculty who teach online or in the classroom are required to have a graduate degree in nursing or a relevant field.

Doctoral preparation in nursing or a related field is preferred.

Clinical Supervisors must have a master’s degree in nursing and be qualified nurse practitioners and an active license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.

Clinical faculty must have a master’s degree in nursing and an active license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.

Effective July 1, 2007, an active license in good standing includes registered nurses practicing pursuant to the terms and condition of the nurse licensure compact.

Clinical instructors must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing, a written plan on file with the LHSON and the CSBN for graduate studies, and an active license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.

Effective July 1, 2007, an active license in good standing includes registered nurses practicing pursuant to the terms and condition of the nurse licensure compact.

ANIPs must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing or an associate degree in nursing with a written plan on file with the LHSON and the CSBN for baccalaureate and / or graduate studies, and an active license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.

Effective July 1, 2007, an active license in good standing includes registered nurses practicing pursuant to the terms and condition of the nurse licensure compact.

All of the above must have proven or presumptive potential for fulfilling the responsibilities of an affiliate faculty member.

Skills :

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in instructional practices;

Good oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated organizational skills

Priority setting capabilities

Knowledge :

Knowledge of the art and science of nursing and aspects of the LHSON curriculum relevant to their teaching assignment

Abilities :

Teaching, guiding, monitoring and evaluating student learning (with supervision as appropriate for the employee’s level of preparation)

Work to deadline

Physical and Mental Aspects :

Lifting & Carrying : Occasional lifting and carrying essential

Pushing & Pulling : Access files and other materials routine

Body Positions : Sits or stands at presentation frequently. Specific courses may have additional requirements

Body Movements : Requires stooping and reaching frequently. Specific courses may have additional requirements

Hand Use : Able to use keyboard, computer, copier, fax, phone, and other standard office equipment. Specific courses may have additional requirement

Location : May require travel to other sites or off campus visits

Telecommuting : Require of online affiliate faculty and for some course formats

Sense of Touch : Able to use computer and office equipment, communicate in person, and write. Specific courses may have additional requirements

Hearing : Able to communicate in person and on all audio devices. Specific courses may have additional requirements

Vision : Able to use computer and office equipment; observe people; write and read a variety of printed, handwritten and digital materials;

evaluate written, printed and digital materials; drive a car or have access to a car and driver

Mental :

Use a standard calculator

Ability to recall procedures and policies.

Language Ability : (Reading, writing, speaking) :

Strong oral and written communication skills required

Reasoning : (Judgment and decision making)

Critical thinking and strong decision-making skills essential

Other requirements : Must be able to travel by car

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The University appointment is part-time and temporary in nature and thus carries no fringe benefits and no expectation of renewal upon expiration of the term specified in the Affiliate Faculty Letter of Appointment.

This position is benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.