The OHSU School of Nursing in Ashland is located on the Southern Oregon University campus, a nationally renowned liberal arts and science college located in the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains. Ashland is 286 miles from Portland. This campus offers three programs: two to complete the Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nursing degree and a third to complete an Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program (Family Nurse Practitioner).

 

The Clinical Faculty member collaborates with a team of nurses, nurse practitioners, and nursing students to provide a direct access point to care and holistic nursing care services to the unhoused community. Using harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches, this person works alongside students to provide outreach, assessments, care coordination, and telehealth. Additionally, this person provides instruction to students on the complexities of homelessness and effective evidence-based approaches to help improve the health of the population.   

 

This is an ‘as required’ faculty position designed to cover short term needs on a term by term basis. The hours may vary as required. Participates in the teaching mission of the SON; specific activities and responsibilities are based on rank.  

 

Faculty ranks are as follows: 

Lecturer (BSN or equivalent): $35.59 - $43.85

Instructor (MSN or equivalent): $43.93 - $53.04

Assistant Professor (MSN/DNP or equivalent): $47.01 - $66.75

Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): Plans and supervises student clinical experiences or practice based on teaching assignment. Works with the team to create and implement street nursing clinical curriculum for undergraduate nursing students.

• Precepts undergraduate students during experiential learning activities using the street classroom approach.
• Monitors academic progress of students.
• Partners with community members and organizations on population health educational and quality improvement initiatives for undergraduate students, staff at partnering agencies, and members of the unhoused community.  
• Alongside students, assists community members in accessing telehealth care, and works with community partners in care coordination. 
• Partners with the grant team and colleagues to implement grant activities and achieve grant goals.
• Partners with Project Manager and community member and organizations to disseminate grant related research/scholarship.

Other Activities:  The appointee provides services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Education: (Degree dependent on academic program type and rank of position.)  

Lecturer: BSN or equivalent

Instructor: MSN or equivalent

Assistant Professor: MSN/DNP or equivalent

 

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses: (Current licensure & certifications could be required depending on position and academic program.)

Oregon RN license

 

Experience: (Experience dependent on academic program type and rank of position.) 

3 years of clinical practice experience required

Preferred Experience:

• Interest and experience with teaching and advising students.
• Experience working with the unhoused population preferred. 
• Knowledge of trauma informed approaches and harm reduction preferred.
• Previous work in wound care, mental health, substance use disorder, or care coordination are preferred.    
• Teaching experience at the BSN level preferred

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.