The College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a 12-month, full time faculty member in medical-surgical nursing for the College of Nursing’s BSN program. This position is for the College’s Phoenix, AZ campus. The College is seeking a medical-surgical faculty member with experience in the acute care adult medical-surgical environment. The flexibility to function in both a critical care and a general medical-surgical setting is preferred.

Potential candidates must possess at least a master’s degree in nursing and 2 years of clinical nursing experience. An earned doctorate or enrollment in a doctoral program is preferred. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in classroom and simulation instruction and clinical supervision. The candidate must have experience in adult medical-surgical nursing. The candidate must have a current unencumbered licensure as an RN in the state of Arizona, or eligibility for licensure. National certification and licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in an appropriate nurse practitioner field is required, if applicable.

Faculty responsibilities will include classroom instruction in the undergraduate program, clinical and simulation teaching/supervision of undergraduate students in adult medical-surgical acute care settings, curriculum development, and academic advising. Other faculty responsibilities include those associated with service and scholarship commensurate with the CON and university expectations. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Applications accepted until filled.

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 15 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 program on its Hastings, NE and Phoenix, AZ campus locations. The College of Nursing serves about 500 students in its BSN programs and over 300 students in its graduate nursing programs. The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and APRN certificate programs at CU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne). Creighton University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Please note, rank and salary will commensurate with experience. Creighton University is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with Creighton’s mission and founding principles and review the Faculty Handbook at: http://www.creighton.edu/mission/;
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Qualifications:

• master’s degree in nursing;
• 2 years clinical nursing experience;
• An earned doctorate or enrollment in a doctoral program is preferred;
• Experience in classroom and simulation instruction and clinical supervision;
• Experience in adult medical-surgical nursing.
• A current unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Arizonia, or eligibility for licensure;
• National certification and licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in an appropriate nurse practitioner field is required, if applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Prior teaching experience at the graduate level is preferred;
• Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
• Strong collaborative/teamwork ability to motivate, and inspire staff 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 provide evidence of excellent university-level teaching and/or significant publications;
• Ability to work at times non-traditional business hours when needed (i.e. weekends, evening, and/or holiday)

Required licenses and/or certifications:

• A current unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Arizona, or eligibility for licensure;
• National certification and licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in an appropriate nurse practitioner field is required, if applicable

Additional Applicant Information:
Potential Candidates must also include the following documents in their attachments:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Copy of transcripts;
• Philosophy of Teaching Statement;
• Three (3) signed letters of recommendation

Please note, rank and salary commensurate with education and experience. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75 – 100%
Hearing: 75-100%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 25-49%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-24% (pound: 15 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%
Travel: No
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: Yes 

AAP/EEO Statement:
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

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.