Volunteer Clinical Faculty/Graduate Clinical Preceptor - Open Rank

Job Summary:

Join the CU College of Nursing as a Volunteer Clinical Faculty Member! We are seeking Volunteer Clinical Faculty to serve as Graduate Clinical Preceptors and work with our graduate students. Ideal individuals for a Volunteer Clinical Faculty appointment have both experiential and academic preparation that would allow them to provide clinical supervision to a student or a group of students in a clinical setting. Working with a Volunteer Clinical Faculty member in a clinical setting allows our students to obtain real-life, hands-on, experience while receiving guidance and clinical expertise from the Volunteer Clinical Faculty Member. These faculty members provide opportunities for our students to learn with gradually diminishing supervision over the course of the semester.

Volunteer Clinical Faculty have the ability to aide us in developing competency and problem-solving abilities in our students. Volunteer Clinical Faculty mentor students to help ensure that each student is prepared to enter the profession. They have the ability to have a profound influence on the future of nursing and Advanced Practice Nurses. Some of the roles of a Volunteer Clinical Faculty member include consultant, educator, mentor, resource person, and role-model. Volunteer Clinical Faculty and students are paired within the clinical environments generally where the faculty member employed. These practices may include private offices, clinics, county departments of health, home healthcare, hospitals, and agencies. With some of our acute-care focused programs, students may be scheduled on inter professional consultation teams in acute care/hospital settings.

An expectation of a Volunteer Clinical Faculty member is to hold the clinical credentials for which the student is studying. Graduate students are paired with Volunteer Clinical Faculty who have attained a graduate or post-graduate education. While students may work with more than one clinician, in general, students should be paired with a primary preceptor who can monitor the student's progress over the course of the semester. Volunteer Clinical Faculty can be nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physicians, physician assistants, researchers, nurse educators, or other health care clinicians. Volunteer Clinical Faculty assist in the clinical/in-direct care role education of CU College of Nursing graduate students.

The University of Colorado College of Nursing greatly values our Volunteer Clinical Faculty as important partners in fulfilling our mission. These individuals make a unique contribution to the College of Nursing academic mission as a result of their practical experience and diversity of opinion. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Clinical Faculty (Graduate Clinical Preceptor), please apply electronically to this posting. If you have questions, please email Nursing.ELT@cuanschutz.edu.

Responsibilities of Graduate Clinical Preceptors:

• Communication

o Meet with the student via phone or in person to identify the dates and times a student will precept with you.

o Talk with the student's faculty member to learn more about the clinical practicum and course expectations.

• Mentoring

o Provide orientation to systems, policy and procedures in the department and review agency guidelines that may impact student experiences.

o Once the student has started, provide opportunities for the student to participate in some functions such as team meetings, committee meetings, and other events that will orient them to stakeholder, as appropriate.

o Help the student structure their learning goals to meet their practicum objectives and the needs of the organization.

• Feedback

o Provide students with honest, constructive feedback as needed.

o Preceptor will be asked to provide feedback about the student's performance in achieving competency outcomes for the course.

o Preceptor will be asked to complete an evaluation form at the midpoint and/or completion of the student's placement. This evaluation will include a narrative assessment of the student's strengths and weaknesses.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The CU Nursing recognizes that Boldly Transforming Health is inextricably linked to a fundamental and integral commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It is a pledge to critical consciousness in teaching, research, and scholarship, clinical care, operational practices and service to the community. Toward that end, and in alignment with the Future of Nursing report, CU Nursing sees as central aims: naming and addressing structural systems of oppression, striving to eliminate societal inequities, and advance health equity. As such, we seek individuals with lived experience and/or demonstrated commitment to creating a justice driven and inclusive learning and working environment. Please include in your application materials a description of your professional commitment as a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within higher education and/or professional community, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Clinical Volunteer Instructor, Clinical Volunteer Senior Instructor, Clinical Volunteer Assistant Professor, Clinical Volunteer Associate Professor, or Clinical Volunteer Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Clinical Volunteer Instructor:

• For all specialty areas, except Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor (see below PMHNP minimum qualifications)




• Master's degree in the specialty area
• National certification in specialty area
• Meets state licensing requirements for advanced practice and prescriptive authority.




• Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor Minimum Qualifications




• All Advanced Practice Nurses must be nationally certified in psychiatric mental health and meet state licensing requirements.
• May be a Psych CNS with or without prescriptive authority.
• May be licensed as psychologist, psychiatric social worker, addictions counselor, psychiatrist, or other behavioral health professional.

Clinical Volunteer Senior Instructor:

• For all specialty areas, except Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor (see below PMHNP minimum qualifications)




• Master's degree in the specialty area
• National certification in specialty area
• Meets state licensing requirements for advanced practice and prescriptive authority




• Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor Minimum Qualifications




• All Advanced Practice Nurses must be nationally certified in psychiatric mental health and meet state licensing requirements.
• May be a Psych CNS with or without prescriptive authority.
• May be licensed as psychologist, psychiatric social worker, addictions counselor, psychiatrist, or other behavioral health professional.

Clinical Volunteer Assistant Professor:

• For all specialty areas, except Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor (see below PMHNP minimum qualifications)




• Master's degree in the specialty area
• National certification in specialty area
• Meets state licensing requirements for advanced practice and prescriptive authority.
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area.

• Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor Minimum Qualifications




• All Advanced Practice Nurses must be nationally certified in psychiatric mental health and meet state licensing requirements.
• May be a Psych CNS with or without prescriptive authority.
• May be licensed as psychologist, psychiatric social worker, addictions counselor, psychiatrist, or other behavioral health professional.
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area.

Clinical Volunteer Associate Professor:

• For all specialty areas, except Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor (see below PMHNP minimum qualifications)




• Master's degree in the specialty area
• National certification in specialty area
• Meets state licensing requirements for advanced practice and prescriptive authority.
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area.

• Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor Minimum Qualifications




• All Advanced Practice Nurses must be nationally certified in psychiatric mental health and meet state licensing requirements.
• May be a Psych CNS with or without prescriptive authority.
• May be licensed as psychologist, psychiatric social worker, addictions counselor, psychiatrist, or other behavioral health professional.
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area.

Clinical Volunteer Professor:

• For all specialty areas, except Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor (see below PMHNP minimum qualifications)




• Master's degree in the specialty area
• National certification in specialty area
• Meets state licensing requirements for advanced practice and prescriptive authority.
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area.

• Psychiatric Mental Health NP Preceptor Minimum Qualifications




• All Advanced Practice Nurses must be nationally certified in psychiatric mental health and meet state licensing requirements.
• May be a Psych CNS with or without prescriptive authority.
• May be licensed as psychologist, psychiatric social worker, addictions counselor, psychiatrist, or other behavioral health professional.
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area.

Conditions of Volunteer Appointment:

• Precept at least once per calendar year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree from accredited institution of higher education with appropriate specialty/discipline content.

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive student and faculty cohort.
• Values diversity of student backgrounds and experiences.
• Committed to improving the quality and access of healthcare to communities.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

a. Please include in your application materials a description of your professional commitment as a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within higher education and/or professional community, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Under Additional Attachments, please attach all pertinent nursing/healthcare licenses

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Tracy Gray via CON.HR@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewing monthly.

Anticipated Pay Range:

This is a clinical volunteer faculty appointment; there is no compensation for this volunteer position.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.