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Overview

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Catholic institution of higher education, rooted in the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, guided by our core values of knowledge, reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences.

• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.

• Collaborates with other faculty, preceptors, field faculty, and clinical agencies to provide optimum learning opportunities for students.

• Develops, implements and revises course content in a limited subject area.

• Serves as a mentor to new or inexperienced faculty as appropriate.

• Participates in scholarly activities (e.g., grant writing, research, college projects, publications, creative teaching strategies).

• Participates in and seeks out quality improvement opportunities.

• Contributes to policy formation for the College and/or program.

• Contributes to the well being of the larger communities of neighborhood, city, state, or church by volunteer service or participation.

• Stays abreast of current health science research and trends within teaching responsibility and incorporates information as appropriate into student learning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing.

• Minimum of five years’ consecutive experience in a specific field of nursing as needed by Mercy College at the time of hire; and

• Three of the five years’ experience must be in the role of a bedside nurse, in an acute care setting, and/or active role in patient care in an acute care setting; and

• N ote : Active role is defined as a role directly overseeing others who have responsibilities as a bedside nurse

• Current and valid national certification in a specific field of nursing or the ability to obtain a certification within one year of hire.

• Two years experience working in a clinical environment.

• Current and valid RN licensure.

• Demonstrated ability in managing, leading or training others.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, varied and innovative classroom/clinical/field teaching strategies.

• Doctorate degree preferred.

It is Mercy College of Health Sciences’ policy to conduct all academic programs and business activities in a manner that is free from unlawful discrimination and to provide equal opportunity for and equal treatment of students and employees regardless of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion/creed, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability or status as a U. S. veteran or any other factor protected by law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs or the Human Resources’ Business Partner at 515.643.3180, 928 6 th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, mchshr@mercydesmoines.org .

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Requisition ID 2021-164014

Employment Type Full Time

Department Mercy College

Hours / Pay Period 80

Shift Day

Standard Hours Evenings and Saturdays

Facility / Process Level : Name Mercy College

Location IA-DES MOINES

Equal Opportunity CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.