Clinical Faculty RN

Job Title: Clinical Faculty RN
Department: College of Nursing
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Nursing Educators
Job Number: 2022-1871
Date Posted: 05/31/2022
Position Type: University

*Job Qualifications:*

Clinical Faculty RN- Dean's Office CON

General Summary:
Clinical faculty in the Rush University College of Nursing work under the guidance and direction of the course director and the department Associate Chairperson or Chairperson. The educational activities of the clinical faculty member are course specific. This is an unranked, part-time faculty position. Faculty members function in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Rush University Medical Center and the College of Nursing.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Directs the learning of students in clinical, classroom, and online courses.
Plans student assignments as necessary.
Evaluates student performance consistent with the course objectives and evaluation criteria.
Attends meetings deemed necessary to facilitate the educational program(s) and course objectives.
Is knowledgeable about the objectives of the education program and the specific course(s) being taught.
Maintains required competencies as determined by Rush University Medical Center and the College of Nursing.

Appointment:
Clinical faculty members are appointed by the department Chairperson.
Appointments are renewed annually.
Compensation is negotiated quarterly based on course assignments.

Evaluation: Performance is reviewed regularly by the course director and department Associate Chairperson or Chairperson.

Qualifications:
A professional nurse with a minimum of a master¡¦s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Specialization at the graduate level specific to the clinical area where the clinical faculty member will teach may be required.
Current RN licensure in the state of Illinois.
Current APN certification and licensure required as necessary.
Excellent clinical and communication skills.
Teaching experience preferred.

Company Highlights:
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.
RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.