Job Description

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central Campus

1497 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904

The Franciscan Assistant Professor of Nursing oversees the day-to-day activities of a nursing program course(s). The Assistant Professor serves as a Principal Course Instructor (PCI), responsible for leading the teaching team(s) in planning, implementing and evaluating course(s) of the nursing program, such as posting grades, schedules, syllabi, and calendars.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Oversee lecture/classroom theory activities, and clinical rotations, with supervision of 8-10 student nurses, in curriculum courses of the program.
• Engage in Nursing Program Governance through active participation in councils, committees and ad hoc groups to which assigned.
• Conduct conferences with students concerning academic and clinical competence and progress.
• Participate in recruitment and retention programs, and attend Nursing Education Program functions, such as Recognition (aka Capping) Ceremony and Conferring of Diplomas ceremonies.
• Prepare and implement the use of appropriate evaluation materials, such as syllabi, tests, and handouts, in a timely manner.
• Prepare formal and informal reports, as required for Systematic Program Evaluation governing institution, and governmental and accrediting agencies.
• Record and maintain data for student records, grades, accreditation, and school studies, such as test item banks, course evaluation portfolio, and annual course reports.
• Request and submit complete descriptions of equipment and supplies needed for activities, such as clinical lab supplies, simulation lab supplies, and AV material.
• Schedule end-of-year/term course reports, course reviews, and team meetings.

Qualifications

Preferred Doctorate Nursing, education or related field

• Required Master's Degree MSN required OR must be enrolled and making orderly progression toward MSN degree completion within 1 year of employment. Continued employment is contingent on ongoing enrollment in and steady progression toward completion of a master’s degree in nursing. If hire is not compliant with this requirement after one year, employment will be terminated one year from date of hire.
• 2 years Direct supervision or management Required
• 3 years Clinical practice in Adult Health, Maternal-Child Health, Mental Health, Community Health or Home Healthcare setting Required
• 1 year Teaching experience in a registered nursing education curriculum at the associate, baccalaureate, or diploma level Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board Licensed to practice within respective state
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association in applicable state

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.