Special Faculty-Nursing; Multiple Specialties (Phoenix Campus)

This postion is for the Phoenix Campus.

 

Creighton University, College of Nursing (CON) Phoenix, AZ Campus invites applications for “Special Faculty” positions
for 2021 Spring, Summer, and Fall with focus on the following specialties from Medical/Surgical, Psychiatric/mental
Health, Critical Care, Community Health, Maternal/Child, Pediatrics. The CON hires Special Faculty mostly for the
following areas:

1) Labs – Safety & Quality labs, Health Assessment Lab – dependent upon the number of sections of lab a Special
Faculty can work anywhere from 2 – 18 hour/week.
2) Clinical rotations- varying numbers of hours/week from 12 – 18 hours/week and will require direct supervision of
students in the clinical areas.

Well-qualified candidates will a) demonstrate a commitment to teaching, and practice, and be responsible to educate
undergraduate nursing students. Creighton University is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets.

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 16 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 programs on its Phoenix, AZ campus and Grand Island, NE campus. The Phoenix campus serves 96 seconddegree
students in its ANC program. The College of Nursing serves about 500 students in its BSN programs and over 400
students in its graduate nursing programs. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in
nursing, Doctor of Nursing practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Creighton University are
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Candidates must possess a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (or earned doctorate in nursing) or possess a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN) and be currently enrolled in a MSN program to be considered. Ideally, the candidate will
have experience in classroom, clinical, and/or on-line instruction. The candidate must have a current unencumbered
license as an RN in the state of Arizona, or eligibility for license and have two (2) years of continuous clinical experience.
Applications accepted until positions are filled.

Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with Creighton’s mission and founding principles and review the
Faculty Handbook and definition of “Special Faculty” at:
https://www.creighton.edu/fileadmin/user/GeneralCounsel/docs/Faculty_Handbook_2016__complete_.pdf

Qualifications:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (or earned doctorate in nursing) or possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
and be currently enrolled in a MSN program to be considered;
Two (2) years clinical experience in one of the following specialties from Medical/Surgical, Psychiatric/mental Health,
Critical Care, Community Health, Maternal/Child, Pediatrics;
A current unencumbered license as an RN in the state of Arizona, or eligibility for license

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Clinical expertise in area of nursing;
Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
Strong collaborative/teamwork ability to motivate, and inspire individuals 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 work at times non-traditional business hours when needed (i.e. weekends, evening, and/or holiday)

Additional Applicant Information:
Potential Applicants/Candidates are required to attach the following documents for application to be complete:
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Statement indicating your top 3 nursing specialty interest areas and why.

Required licenses and/or certifications:
A current unencumbered license as an RN in the state of Arizona, or eligibility for license

Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75 – 100%
Hearing: 75-100%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 75-100%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 75-100% (pound: 40 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%
Travel: No (less than 10%)
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:
*Checking the Status of Application: Applicants/Candidates are encouraged to periodically check on the status of
application, via (https://careers.creighton.edu) with enter your User Name & Password created to check on the status of
application.
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.