Creighton University, College of Nursing (CON) in Phoenix, AZ invites applications for “Special Faculty” positions for the 2022/3 Spring, Summer, and Fall. Specialties from Medical/Surgical, Psychiatric/mental Health, Critical Care, Community Health, Maternal/Child, and Pediatrics. Well-qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching, and practice, and be responsible to educate undergraduate nursing students.

The CON hires Special Faculty mostly for the following areas:
1) Labs: Safety & Quality labs, Health Assessment Lab – dependent upon the number of sections of lab a Special Faculty can work anywhere from 2 to 18 hour/week.
2) Clinical rotations: varying number of hours/week (from 12 to 18). Will require direct supervision of students in the clinical areas.

Qualifications:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (or earned doctorate in nursing) or possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and be currently enrolled in a MSN program to be considered;
Two (2) years clinical experience in one of the following specialties from Medical/Surgical, Psychiatric/mental Health, Critical Care, Community Health, Maternal/Child, Pediatrics; experience in classroom, clinical, and/or on-line instruction
A current unencumbered license as an RN in the state of Arizona, or eligibility for license
Clinical expertise in area of nursing;
Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
Strong collaborative/teamwork ability to motivate, and inspire individuals at all levels of the organization;
Ability to foster student and staff learning, development, and decision making in support of goals, success, wellness, and needs;
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations;
Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others;
Mission/Service and Results oriented;
Ability to work at times non-traditional business hours when needed (i.e. weekends, evening, and/or holiday)

Additional Applicant Information: Potential Applicants/Candidates are required to attach the following documents for application to be complete: Curriculum Vitae and a Statement indicating your top 3 nursing specialty interest areas and why.

Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic nationally recognized for providing a challenging and balanced educational experience. Creighton has been named No. 1 among Midwest regional universities by U.S. News and World report for 16 consecutive years. The College of Nursing DNP Program ranks as one of the top 100 Best Graduate School program by U.S. News and World Report. The university is composed of nine (9) colleges and schools including Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Professional Studies, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Health Professions, Dentistry, and a Graduate School. The College of Nursing offers programs at the baccalaureate (BSN), masters (MSN), and doctoral (DNP) levels. Creighton University College of Nursing also offers programs on its Phoenix, AZ campus and Grand Island, NE campus. The Phoenix campus serves 96 second-degree students in its ANC program. The College of Nursing serves about 500 students in its BSN programs and over 400 students in its graduate nursing programs. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Creighton University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with Creighton’s mission and founding principles and review the Faculty Handbook and definition of “Special Faculty” at: https://www.creighton.edu/fileadmin/user/GeneralCounsel/docs/Faculty_Handbook_2016__complete_.pdf

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Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.