Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Summary

Join Chamberlain University College of Nursing as an Online Faculty member (part-time) for our Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN PMHNP) Program. We seek superior educators with expertise in psychiatric mental health nursing to teach various courses. Responsibilities include inspiring students, engaging in online discussions, evaluating student work, exhibiting Chamberlain Care, and supporting student success. The position requires an MSN and DNP (or MSN and PhD in nursing) degrees, at least one year of psychiatric mental health nursing practice experience, an active unencumbered RN and APRN license, and PMHNP national certification. Online teaching experience and a compact nursing license are preferred. Compensation is between $715/Earned Credit Hour to $1,950/Earned Credit Hour, depending on education and experience.

Requirements

• MSN and DNP (or MSN and PhD in nursing) degrees are required
• At least 1 year of practice experience directly in psychiatric mental health nursing is required
• Must have active unencumbered RN nursing license
• Must have Illinois RN license or be willing to obtain prior to orientation start date
• Must have an active unencumbered APRN nursing license (PMHNP specialty) in one of the following states: Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska or Tennessee
• PMHNP National Certification required
• Must have subject matter expertise in the course of instruction
• Faculty must have excellent communication, motivational, and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment
• Proficient in using MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), WebEx/Teams (or similar platform) and Internet

Responsibilities

• Inspire students to complete their programs by providing regular, meaningful feedback about their academic performance, development and participation while encouraging them to engage fully in their education
• Engage students in meaningful asynchronous threaded discussions at least 4 days per week, moderating participation, evaluating responses and rationales, and responding to questions or comments
• Evaluate academic progress and comprehension of course content through assigning and grading quizzes, exams and writing assignments
• Exhibit Chamberlain Care™ by displaying behaviors of care, respect and professionalism, creating a culture that fosters collaboration, cooperation and respect among all
• Be readily available to meet the needs of a student body that is diverse in age, culture and academic preparation
• Identify and embrace opportunities to enhance student engagement by reaching out to students in need and responding quickly to requests for help
• Bring your professional experience to life through professional development, introducing industry perspective into courses and sharing information about nursing trends and opportunities with students
• Promote student success by demonstrating flexibility in style, schedule, and exhibiting your passion for teaching by devoting time and energy to improve scholarly excellence and subject matter expertise
• Foster a positive learning environment by maintaining accurate records, submitting grades on time, and enforcing academic policies
• Use appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students
• Model effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning
• Set clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories
• Ensure that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives
• Be available via email or telephone to provide support to the student
• Introduce problem based learning presentations in which students are introduced to basic health assessment methods and tools
• Facilitate discussions by asking questions, asking for rationale, and encouraging students to employ critical thinking skills as they encounter increasingly complex issues
• Evaluate student progress in the effective use of critical thinking skills and the application of proficiencies developed in the program through practice exams
• Communicate with students at least four times weekly throughout the 8-week course and respond to any student inquiries in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Online Teaching experience is preferred (preferably at the graduate level)
• Compact licensure is highly preferred

Benefits

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $715/Earned Credit Hour to $1,950/Earned Credit Hour, depending on the candidate’s education and experience