Clinical Nursing Faculty - Peds

HCA Healthcare•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Galen College of Nursing seeks a pediatric clinical nursing faculty member to fulfill the full scope of the academic nurse educator role. Responsibilities include facilitating learning and learner development; using assessment and evaluation strategies; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluating program outcomes; developing as a nurse educator; engaging in scholarship; serving as a leader and change agent; and functioning within the educational environment. The role must comply with applicable state and federal regulatory and accrediting requirements. The faculty member creates an environment that supports student learning and program outcomes, uses teaching strategies suited to student needs and course content, and helps students develop as nurses. The position assesses and evaluates student learning in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings; uses assessment data to guide continuous course improvement; implements curriculum and program assessments; participates in professional development; and maintains current nursing practice expertise. The faculty member also demonstrates commitment to the College’s mission and values and fulfills other responsibilities required by the applicable state board of nursing. Clinical instruction may involve exposure to needle sticks, blood, bodily fluids, and other hazards associated with nursing care. The role requires reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision-making. Classroom and office physical demands are generally sedentary, with occasional lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds. Clinical work may involve lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, and related patient-care activities. Regular attendance is required; evening or weekend hours and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms may be required.

Requirements

Active, current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the applicable state, as required by the State Board of Nursing.
A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on campus needs.
At least two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, as required by the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Create an environment that facilitates learning and achievement of student learning and program outcomes.
Use teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired outcomes, content, and context.
Help students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of the nursing role.
Assess and evaluate student learning across classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings and cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
Analyze student assessment and evaluation data to inform decisions and continuously improve courses.
Implement curriculum organized around clearly articulated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs), using them to guide instruction, learning activities, and evaluation of student progress.
Design and implement program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement.
Participate in professional development that supports socialization to and effectiveness in the faculty role.
Maintain professional practice knowledge and expertise relevant to assigned areas and contemporary nursing practice.
Demonstrate commitment to the College’s mission and values, including excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
Fulfill other essential responsibilities required by the applicable state board of nursing.

Benefits

Full-time faculty tuition discount of 90% for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN and DNP programs.
Certification renewal and exam reimbursement.
Medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Supplemental health protection plans, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
Free counseling and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance for tuition, student loans, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away from Work Program, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.