Clinical Faculty - Nursing

Title: Clinical Faculty - Nursing - MCHS

Location: Des Moines United States

Category: Education

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to assist the College in fulfilling its mission by facilitating student acquisition of the required knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for success in the student's chosen career in health sciences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences within a clinical or lab environment.

• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.

• Collaborates with other faculty, preceptors, field faculty, and clinical agencies to provide optimum learning opportunities for students.

• Serves as a mentor to new or inexperienced faculty as appropriate.

• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Master's degree in nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Minimum of three years' consecutive experience in a specific field of nursing as needed by Mercy College at the time of hire.

• Current and valid RN Iowa licensure.

• Demonstrated ability in managing, leading or training others.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, varied and innovative classroom/clinical/field teaching

• strategies.

Full-time position. Flexible scheduling, typically 4 days per week, 8 hour day shifts, with 1 work at home day. Runs on faculty break schedule so holidays are off and long breaks in between semesters.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.