Mountain West HERC

Job Description:

• Support the mission of Ashland University and the College.
• Support Ashland University's philosophy of Accent on the Individual.
• Direct development and implementation of the FNP curriculum in coordination with the Director utilizing nursing and professional standards
• Assist the Director in evaluating the FNP track and preparing accreditation reports
• Participate in FNP student recruitment activities and planning
• Collaborate with the Director to develop orientation and on campus experiences to ensure students are meeting competencies required by professional standards
• Partner with students individually to map out clinical experiences and identify potential clinical sites. Meet with students at the beginning of the program and at least once every semester or more as needed
• Develop relationships with external partners to secure contracts for student clinical/practicum experiences
• Maintain a database of clinical sites, preceptors, and students
• Ensure program and clinical requirements are met
• Evaluate clinical sites before and after student experiences
• Collaborate with other coordinators regarding clinical/practicum needs, expectations, and strategies for clinical/practicum placement.
• Work with professional academic advisors to assist students with academic scheduling throughout the length of study
• Provide academic instruction and advisement in a thorough and professional manner
• Serve on college and university committees as assigned and on a volunteer basis
• Participate in activities that provide professional service to the community and leadership of professional organizations.
• Maintain involvement in professional associations by attending and participating in professional meetings and conferences.
• Engage in scholarly activities
• Effectively work with the daily mental and physical stresses of the job which includes, but is not limited to meeting deadlines, attending meetings, completing compliance requirements, meeting and working with staff, faculty, students, and the public.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree is required
• Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in Ohio and national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
• Completion of an approved registered nursing education program in a jurisdiction as defined in paragraph (S) of rule 4723-5-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
• Official transcripts verifying academic preparation
• Two (2) years educational experience at the level of assistant/associate professor and/or clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Applicant Portal URL: 8169

About Ashland University

Ashland University, ranked in the top tier of colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report’s National Universities category for 2017, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University places great emphasis on the importance of each individual. The phrase “Accent on the Individual” has been our motto for many years and, hopefully, characterizes well the nature and content of the campus environment. It means that our concern for the student extends beyond ensuring a quality education in the classroom and laboratory to include a commitment to provide a stimulating and supportive environment in every respect.Translating the ideas of our Mission Statement into the realities of everyday life is the responsibility of each Ashland University employee. These ideas must be evidenced daily in the classroom, residence halls, each teaching site, on the playing fields and in our interaction with others. It should be the goal of each Ashland University employee to ensure that our Mission Statement is not merely words on paper but a true reflection of who and what we actually are and intend to be in the future.

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