Description: The Coordinator
of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track is appointed by the Dean of
the Tan Graduate School of Nursing. The FNP Coordinator provides leadership for
the curriculum, faculty, and students for the FNP track. A major responsibility
is to oversee the education of students in the track. The FNP coordinator
directly reports to the Director of the Nurse Practitioner Programs.
Responsibilities/Functions:
Administrative: Provides leadership for the implementation and
evaluation of the FNP track. Responsible for developing the syllabi, supportive
materials, and examinations for the FNP population-based courses. Collaborates
with the both the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Director and the
Associate Dean of Advanced Practice Programs to ensure the transition of
students throughout the DNP curriculum. Works with the Senior Nursing Clinical
Partnership Coordinator and clinical instructors on clinical placements for all
students in their clinical year. Refers FNP students to academic support
services as indicated. Serves on GSN and UMass Chan Medical School committees
as appointed by the Dean.
Curriculum: Guides
the curriculum of the FNP track to meet the requirements of the Board of
Registration in Nursing, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
Nurse Practitioner Core and FNP Competencies, American Association of Colleges
of Nursing and The Essentials of Masters and DNP Education for Advanced
Practice Nursing. Ensures that the curriculum evaluation plan is implemented.
Oversees and liaison with clinical sites utilized by the population courses.
Participates in the education of students by teaching in population focused
courses.
Faculty:
Supports and assists clinical faculty in the development of clinical and
classroom teaching skills, curriculum materials, and evaluation of student
performance. Facilitates faculty instruction of students in the
didactic/clinical courses.
Students: Serves
as a role model of professional nursing leadership for students in the track.
Participates in the orientation of FNP students to the GSN and track. Actively advises students as the progress through
the program and monitors academic and clinical progress of FNP
students. Collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs &
Enrollment Management related to the progression of students and attainment of
graduation requirements.
Recruitment:
Collaborates with the Admissions Coordinator in the recruitment of qualified
students for the FNP track. Reviews student applications and interviews
candidates for admission to the FNP track. Makes recommendations regarding
candidates to the GSN Director of Admissions and the Academic Standards and
Admissions Committee. Participates in the orientation of students to the track.
Clarifies GSN policies through communication with students.
Evaluation:
Monitors the track to ensure that the GSN evaluation plan is implemented.
Reviews evaluation data with faculty teaching in the FNP track and with the
Director of Nurse Practitioner programs. Recommends changes and improvements to
the track based on evaluation data.
This 1.0 FTE, benefited position. Required Current certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC) and a Doctoral degree (PhD or DNP). Candidates with a doctoral degree in nursing or related field, prior teaching experience, an active program of practice and/or scholarship are preferred. Salary and rank are commensurate with previous experience. The position will remain open until filled. UMass Chan Medical School is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and recognizes the power of a diverse community. We encourage applications from protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds to consider UMass Chan Medical School as their employer of choice.
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