The role involves traveling to observe student performance and maintaining communication with students and faculty. Additionally, the faculty member will provide evaluations and support during the students' field experiences.
Grand Canyon University has an opening for Adjunct ACNP/AGACNP faculty members, and we invite applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with our APRN students.
This adjunct PRN position requires travel within Grand Junction, Colorado to directly observe student performance. This position pays $125 per site visit.
What you will do
Travel to a facility or site location within 60 miles from your residency
Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with the cooperating health care organization
Maintain effective communication with the student, cooperating preceptor/mentor, Office of Field Experience (OFE), and the GCU Course Faculty
Provide additional sources of information during contracted weeks with the student and by being available through phone, email, and cooperatively deriving workable solutions if difficulties arise
Encourage learner responsibility in the student field experience
Provide adequate records on the CONHCP student and supply those records to the GCU Course Faculty (use of external software – Typhon)
Apply evaluation procedures and supply those results to the GCU Course Faculty
Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation
Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University
Participate in and/or support of the university program in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University
What you need
MSN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP)
Minimum of two 2 years professional experience in an ACNP or AGACNP role
Active, current, and unencumbered ACNP/AGACNP state license
An active, current, unencumbered, and multi-state (compact) RN license
National board certification – ACNP/AGACNP specific
Successfully pass a drug test
Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students
Candidates must have an MSN in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and at least two years of professional experience in a relevant role. An active state license and national board certification are also required.
postgraduate degree
Communication Skills
Record Keeping
Mentoring
Relationship Building
Problem Solving
Compliance
Teaching
Holistic Care
Ethical Standards
Nursing
Drug Testing
Community Service
National Board Certification
Professional Experience
Evaluation Procedures
MSN Degree
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$125 - $125/day
Location
Grand Junction, Colorado
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Application
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Market context
Colorado adjunct ACNP faculty role
In Colorado, acute care nurse practitioner and AGACNP roles are commonly tied to ongoing hospital and graduate nursing program needs, so demand can be steady for clinicians with current acute care credentials. This type of faculty evaluator position is competitive because it requires an MSN, active state licensure, national board certification, and relevant experience; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your Colorado license status and gather documentation of your acute care practice and certification.
