Full-time nursing faculty member at Waynesburg University available immediately. Position is a tenure track faculty member in the Department of Nursing, with an emphasis on teaching, scholarship, and practice. Position requires a doctoral degree in nursing or other relevant discipline such as higher education or healthcare administration (DNP degree preferred); current registered nurse license and at least 2 degrees in nursing; experience teaching adult learners, particularly at the graduate level; and commitment to a quality learning. Evidence of leadership and scholarship required, experience in healthcare administration desired. Responsibilities include course development for the DNP program, teaching courses primarily within the doctoral program each semester; advising graduate level students; overseeing DNP student practicum development including capstone projects. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program emphasizes a focus on the nurse executive role in healthcare systems and educational institutions. The DNP program is targeted to administrators and educators and is delivered in a cohort format. Position will be housed at one of the three Pittsburgh regional adult academic centers. Candidates must submit a CV (resume) and letter of interest, along with a written statement that articulates how the candidate intends to demonstrate his/her Christian faith through 1) The Mission of the University, 2) Integrating faith and learning in the classroom, 3) the mentoring of students. Also include the names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers of five references, include transcripts (copies are acceptable initially) to: Human Resources Office, Waynesburg University, 51 W. College St., Waynesburg, PA 15370, Email: jsmith@waynesburg.edu

Human Resources Office, Waynesburg University, 51 W. College St., Waynesburg, PA 15370, Email: jsmith@waynesburg.edu

Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies (NHS) invites applications for a full-time tenure or non-tenure track position as the Program Director, Post-Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Responsibilities include:
• Management, planning and coordination of program operations
• Implementation and coordination of the curriculum in hybrid and online formats
• Education and advisement of students and coordination of doctoral student projects
• Multidisciplinary collaboration to support evidence-based practice, quality and performance
• improvement initiatives and health information systems
• Collaboration with faculty colleagues to develop specialty-specific Baccalaureate to DNP
• programs
• Engagement in scholarly activities such as research, publications and grant-writing.

Qualifications:
• DNP or PhD required
• Recent experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse
• 3 to 5 years experience in academia at the graduate level
• Experience in evidence-based practice and/or translational research
• Program administration and online course development and implementation preferred

Georgetown University has been a leader in nursing education since 1903. The NHS Department of Nursing is situated in an innovative, multidisciplinary school, which also includes three additional academic departments in: Health Systems Administration, Human Science, and International Health. The department houses a traditional BSN program, an accelerated "second degree" BSN program, a nationally ranker master's program, and the new DNP program. Outstanding resources support faculty research, collaboration, and teaching, and include the O'Neill Family Foundation Clinical Simulation Center, the Office of Research Support and Administration, and the NHS Discovery Center-a teaching and research laboratory.

Interested candidates should send a letter of intent, vitae and the names of three references to:
Traudi Thomason, Director, Nurse Faculty Recruitment
Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies
3700 Reservoir Rd., NW
Washington, DC 20057
ATTN: Nursing Faculty Search
Email: et298@georgetown.edu

All inquiries, nominations, referrals, and materials will be maintained in confidence.
Georgetown University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful
discrimination and harassment in all aspects of employment because of age, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, or any other factor prohibited by law. Visit ideaa.georgetown.edu for more information.

Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies
3700 Reservoir Rd., NW
Washington, DC 20057

National University is the second largest, private, nonprofit institution of higher learning in California. Founded in 1971, NU consists of five schools and one college, including the Schools of Business and Management; Education; Engineering; Technology and Media; Health and Human Services; Professional Studies; and the College of Letters and Sciences. NU campuses are located throughout California and Nevada.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree in Nursing or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution is required; teaching experience in a doctoral nursing education program; record of scholarly activity; evidence of or eligibility for a current and unencumbered CA Registered Nursing license and a clear background check and drug screen. Successful candidates may be at mid-career or senior levels of development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred qualifications include: ability to develop and maintain a research agenda as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications; teaching experience that incluides online and web-enhanced formats. Candidates should also demonstrate commitment to achieving exceptional student learning at the graduate level, participation in shared faculty governance, and commitment to the Department's vision/mission to advance health worldwide through community engagement and partnerships.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach primarily graduate courses as assigned (some opportunities for undergraduate teaching), facilitate student learning to acheive course learning outcomes; provide academic leadership to adjunct faculty in specialization; lead continuous quality improvement of curriculum and teaching effectiveness; develop and maintain a research agenda as evidenced by peer reviewed publications and external funding; advise graduate students; serve on Department, School, and University Committees.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates must submit: Letter of application, professional resume, evidence of or eligible for a current unencumbered CA Registered Nursing License and three references. (Employment is contigent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. This proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Positions open until filled (or recruitment cancelled). Review of applications to begin October, 2011. Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to the Contact person.

San Diego, Los Angeles, or Fresno, California

Mary McHugh, PhD
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Nursing
National University
367 Aero Court
San Diego, California 92123-1788
FAX: 1-858-309-3480
Phone: 1-858-309-3476
Email: shhs@nu.edu

Registered Nurse IV

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Leader
Working at the highest level of our Clinical Career Path for RNs, you will function as a staff nurse who is a unit-based clinical leader and scholar functioning at the Expert level of Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN IV provides direct patient care in addition to being accountable for the care outcomes of a clinical population. We will look to you to lead and coordinate interdisciplinary activities focusing on clinical practice, consultation, education and research, incorporating evidence into practice.

The RN IV serves as a patient and family advocate and will educate, mentor and coach staff in clinical and professional practice and assumes an advanced leadership role in analyzing systems to anticipate/reduce risk and improve patient safety/quality. Responsibilities also include contributions at the unit and house-wide levels, with expectation to collaborate/manage/lead on system-wide and national initiatives.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from accredited school of nursing and possess a Master's degree (CNL or CNS preferred) with a current Texas licensure and BLS certification. You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with at least 2 years in a specialty and possess exceptional communication skills.

About The Methodist Hospital:
The Methodist Hospital is a Magnet-recognized academic medical center with a history of health care innovations, currently ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" list and among the country's top hospitals in 13 specialties. We pioneered the world's first heart transplant, made possible the first multi-organ donation and recently opened the most advanced hybrid, robotic operating room in the country. The Methodist Hospital System is the nation's highest ranked health care organization in FORTUNE' Magazines list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" - an accolade achieved annually since 2006.

To apply: go to www.methodisthealthcareers.com/080

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Our success as an organization is due to the diversity of our team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

6565 Fannin St.Houston, TX 77030

www.MethodistHealthCareers.com/080

The College of Nursing anticipates an opening for a part-time (20-hrs/wk), non-tenure track, academic year position. The position is limited to 6/30/2012 with extension contingent on funding.

Appointment beginning January 2012.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Basic Function:

Responsible for recruitment of DNP students; coordination of clinical sites and collaboration with preceptors; teaching and student advisement in role practicum and capstone projects; development of online and hybrid DNP didactic course content; assist with development of post-BS to DNP program plan.

Requirements:

1) Earned DNP degree (or near completion) and a master's degree in nursing with certification as NP;

2) Eligibility for RNP licensure in Rhode Island;

3) Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills;

4) Demonstrated scholarly interest in a clinical specialization.

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Kingston, RI

Michaela Mooney
Assistant Dean
College of Nursing

2 Heathman Road
White Hall
Kingston, RI 02881
P: 401.874.5302
F: 401.874.3811
E: michaela@uri.edu

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