Differential Diagnosis/Primary Care Practicum Faculty (remote/part-time)

Company Description

Chamberlain

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu, and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance
We are interested in developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to providing the finest practitioner-focused education. We are seeking primarily Industry Professionals to share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields.   

NR-511:  Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum  

This course will provide students with the fundamental knowledge needed to formulate a differential diagnosis of individuals within the primary care setting, along with an introduction to critical diagnostic skills to cultivate evidence-based behaviors. An emphasis will be placed on processing client information in a logical, progressive manner and formulating differential diagnoses for individuals across the lifespan. The course will include 125 hours of supervised clinical practicum in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.

• Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and update all course materials.

• Uses 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.

• Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.

• Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.

• Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.

• Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Performs/Completes other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• MSN & DNP or MSN & PHD in nursing degree is required
• Must have an active APRN license.
• FNP certification through ANCC or AANP.
• Compact Nursing License (multi-state) highly preferred
• Illinois RN license required before teaching (as a condition of employment not reimburseable)
• Possess or be willing to obtain Louisiana APRN license (reimbursable)
• Possess or be willing to obtain Michigan RN license (reimbursable)
• Solid clinical experience working as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• While teaching experience is a plus, we are always interested in speaking with nurses who have a genuine interest in teaching an