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Shenandoah University’s School of Nursing is accepting applications for a Faith Community Nursing Coordinator located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

Purpose/Essential Job Function:

Develop, market, and promote Shenandoah University’s (SU) EWCSON Faith Community Nursing (FCN) Foundations and Coordinators course curriculum at SU.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Develops FCN educational activities, including at least one faith community nursing course per year

+ Serves as a consultant and reports to the Dean of EWCSON related to FCN education activities.

+ Manage and prepare the FCN curriculum's annual budget; demonstrates skill with financial statements.

+ Seeks opportunities for collaboration within SU and with Valley Health, the Local Parish Nursing Network & other organizations to ensure the FCN program is marketed and promoted in a manner that enables program growth and quality assurance.

+ Attend monthly Parish Nurse Network Meetings, in conjunction with the Program Coordinator for Valley Health.

Required Skills

Qualifications :

+ Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master’s degree preferred.

+ Current RN licensure in the State of Virginia, as applicable.

+ Basic preparation in parish/faith community nursing (FCN) is desired; Coordinator preparation is preferred.

+ Clinical nursing experience.

+ Faith Community nursing experience preferred.

+ Understanding of current nursing practice trends relating to FCN.

+ Knowledge of current health trends, nursing issues such as clinical knowledge and expertise, and educational processes such as adult education and educational design.

+ Must possess excellent verbal communication skills as well as written communication skills.

+ Demonstrates strong positive interpersonal skills.

+ Demonstrates leadership abilities: relates to others in a caring, constructive, spiritual, and positive manner.

+ Demonstrates skills in planning, organizing, and managing professions/specialties in complex functions and processes.

+ Mastery of basic computer skills, specific software programs, technology, and equipment commonly used to facilitate learning in the education setting.

+ Ability to monitor and maintain a budget for faith community nursing activities.

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through its faculty, administration, and staff diversity. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing how they can contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

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