Nursing Faculty - Med - Surg

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Description Introduction Do you work in a culture where good ideas can come from anywhere and transparency is vital? Do you have the career opportunities as an educator that you want in your current role? At Galen College of Nursing respect, accountability and integrity are non-negotiables, and commitment is created and sustained through the development of all employees. Benefits At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our culture is at the forefront of everything we do! At Galen College of Nursing our goal is to be the best place for nursing education and the best place to work. One cannot be true without the other. We are always looking for ways to exceed expectations, improve, grow and deliver the promise of extraordinary nursing education matched only by a commitment to our students' success. We are currently looking for an ambitious Nursing Faculty - Clinical to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here! Job Summary and Qualifications Nursing faculty are responsible for engaging in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role. These responsibilities include facilitate learning and learner development; use assessment and evaluation strategies; participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluation of program outcomes; ongoing development of the nurse educator role; engage in scholarship; develop and function as a leader and change agent; and function within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies. Day, evening, or weekend classes may be assigned to Faculty as needed to accommodate student or College needs. Position Responsibilities Effectively facilitates learning and learner development. Creates an environment that facilitates students' learning and achievement of desired student learning and program outcomes.Implements a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context.Uses information technologies and eLearning technology to support the teaching-learning process.Provides resources to students that help meet their individual learning needs.Helps students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.Serves as a faculty advisor to assist students in short-term program and goal achievement and long-range career planning .Serves as a role model of professional nursing. Uses assessment and evaluation strategies. Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom, lab, or clinical) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning.Effectively serves as an examiner during the conduct of Competency Performance Evaluations (CPE). (Prelicensure nursing faculty ONLY)Provides timely, constructive, and thoughtful written/verbal feedback to students regarding course performance and progress toward the achievement of learning outcomes.Provides input into the use of teaching strategies and evaluation methods.Analyzes student assessment and evaluation data to inform decision making in continuous improvement of the course.Develops/uses evaluation methods that reflect established professional practice and practice competencies.Develops/uses evaluation methods that measure the achievement of course student learning outcomes (CSLOs).Designs/uses tools for assessing clinical practice. Participates in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Implements a curriculum that has clearly articulated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs), which are used to organize the curriculum, guide the delivery of instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.Ensures that the curriculum incorporates established professional standards, guidelines, and competencies; and reflects current nursing and healthcare trends, and prepares graduates to function effectively in the healthcare environment.Regularly reviews the curriculum to ensure integrity, rigor, and currency.Revises the curriculum based on assessment of program outcomes, learner needs, societal and healthcare trends, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, within the established organizational structure, policies, and procedures of the College. Participates in evaluation of the program outcomes. Designs and implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.Uses the systematic plan for evaluation (SPE) to evaluate student and graduates' achievement of the PSLOs, program outcomes, and role-specific graduate competencies of the nursing education unit, and the accreditation standards and criteria.Analyzes aggregated and trended evaluation findings in order to inform program decision making for the maintenance and improvement of the PSLOs and program outcomes.Uses teaching strategies based on educational theory and evidence-based practice. Continuously develops in the academic educator role. Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness of the faculty role.Uses feedback obtained through self, peer, student, and administrative evaluations to increase role effectiveness.Maintains the professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility needed to help students prepare for contemporary nursing practice. Engages in scholarship. Uses evidence-based research/literature to improve teaching and learning and to design evidence-based teaching and evaluation practices.Shares nursing and teaching expertise with other faculty and professionals Functions as change agent and leader. Develops leadership skills to shape and implement change.Implements strategies for organizational change.Provides direction to the Clinical Teaching Assistants or Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel (ANIP) as assigned (theory faculty).Assumes overall course responsibility as assigned (theory faculty).Act as a mentor to new faculty, as assigned. Functions within the educational environment. Demonstrates commitment to the College's mission and values of inspiring and fostering excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.Provides input into the selection of learning resources and technology.Implements policies and procedures as outlined in the Student Catalog, Faculty Handbook, and College Policy & Procedure Manual.Develops, evaluates, and revises student policies (admission, progression, retention, and graduationCommunicates effectively and professionally (verbal, nonverbal, and electronic).Collaborates with faculty (theory, lab, and clinical) to promote continuity between all components of the course, including monitoring the appropriate faculty to student ratios in clinical experiences. (Prelicensure nursing faculty ONLY)Collaborates with preceptors to facilitate students' experience in the practice setting (Postlicensure nursing faculty ONLY)Projects a professional image in attire, appearance, and behavior in all settings (educational and healthcare).Documents students' attendance into the student information system as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.Attends College and campus functions.Participates in governance activities.Serves as a member of College and campus committees, as assigned.Keeps regularly posted office hours as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. Additional Faculty Responsibilities Other essential responsibilities as outlined by applicable state board of nursing. Ranked faculty members are expected to meet the requirements of their rank as outlined in the Rank & Promotion Handbook. Position Requirements Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse and per State Board of Nursing Education Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Experiential Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and per State Board of Nursing Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: If performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction (especially patient contact) hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure . click apply for full job details

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