Role Description

Collaborates with the Clinical Transitions Coordinator and co-team leaders to assume overall responsibility for Clinical Bound courses, including learning objectives, references, course delivery, learning modalities, and evaluation methods.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing required.
• Must be certified in the advanced practice nurse specialty or as a nurse-midwife.
• Clinical and educational experience in related APRN specialty.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of primary care.
• Proficient in primary care skills and procedures.
• Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and computer literacy.
• Organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to push/pull equipment.
• Able to walk up and down stairs.
• Able to lift 45 lbs.

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission and philosophy of FNU.
• Attends curriculum, academic, department/program faculty meetings.
• Participates in quarterly FNU Business meetings, the annual Fall Faculty Meeting, and Commencement as stipulated in their current FNU contract.
• Provide service to the University through activities such as involvement in FNU shared governance (e.g., committees, workgroups), FNU-sponsored activities (e.g., charity drives, community outreach activities), and/or service to the profession (e.g., presentations, professional organization committee work).
• Adhere to the elements of the Culture of Caring.
• Other duties as assigned.

Course Related

• Collaborates with CTC regarding Clinical Bound course development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborates with the CTC to design appropriate teaching strategies in the Clinical Bound courses.
• Collaborates with the CTC to design course evaluation methods.
• Coordinates the set-up, breakdown, and cleanup of the skills lab and/or other areas on campus.
• Collaborates with the CTC to inventory and order supplies and equipment.
• Oversees Visiting Faculty and Clinical Bound Course Faculty during Clinical Bound.
• Maintains currency in areas of expertise through clinical practice, literature review, participation in continuing education programs, etc.

Student Related

• Maintains communication with the CTC regarding student-related issues.
• Assigns grades and maintains student records for the clinical bound session.
• Communicates effectively with students, demonstrating respect and professionalism.
• Notifies the CTC and/or Department Chair regarding student issues affecting academic progress.

Service

• Participates in course teams.
• Participates in standing and/or ad hoc committees of FNU.
• Participates in professional organizations; acts as a representative of FNU in furthering nurse-midwifery and/or nurse practitioner education and/or practice.
• Participates in the mentorship of other faculty members.
• Provides service to the home community.

Scholarship

• Participates in scholarly work through publication, grant writing, presentations, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project participation, scholarly consultation, and/or other scholarly endeavors.

Reporting Relationship

The Clinical Bound Team Leader reports to the appropriate CTC and Department Chair.

Work Location

Remote