Clinical Nursing Faculty - Pediatrics

HCA Healthcare•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Galen College of Nursing is hiring a Clinical Nursing Faculty member to teach pediatric clinicals. Nursing faculty engage in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role, including facilitating learning and learner development; using assessment and evaluation strategies; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluating program outcomes; developing in the nurse educator role; engaging in scholarship; serving as a leader and change agent; and functioning within the educational environment. The role must be performed in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and accrediting requirements. The faculty member creates an environment that supports student learning and program outcomes, uses teaching strategies suited to learner needs and context, and helps students develop as nurses. They assess learning in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains; use assessment data to improve courses; implement curriculum and program assessments; participate in professional development; and maintain current nursing practice expertise. The position also requires commitment to the College’s mission and values and any additional responsibilities established by the applicable state board of nursing. The position involves regular attendance and may require evening or weekend hours and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms. Clinical instruction may involve patient-care hazards, including needle sticks and exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Classroom and office work is generally sedentary, with occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 10 pounds; clinical work may involve physical activities associated with patient care. Frequent use of standard office and classroom equipment is required.

Requirements

Active, current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the applicable state, consistent with State Board of Nursing requirements.
A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is required; BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on campus needs.
At least two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, consistent with State Board of Nursing requirements.
Regular attendance.
Ability to meet the position’s mental and physical demands, including reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, decision-making, frequent use of office and classroom equipment, and physical activities associated with patient care when working in clinical settings.
May be required to work evenings or weekends and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

Responsibilities

Teach pediatric clinicals.
Create an environment that facilitates learning and achievement of desired student learning and program outcomes.
Implement teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired outcomes, content, and context.
Help students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of nurses.
Assess and evaluate student learning in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
Analyze assessment and evaluation data to inform decisions and continuous course improvement.
Implement a curriculum organized around clearly articulated program student learning outcomes and use it to guide instruction, learning activities, and evaluation of student progress.
Design and implement program assessments that support continuous quality improvement.
Participate in professional development to increase socialization to and effectiveness in the faculty role.
Maintain professional practice knowledge and expertise needed to prepare students for contemporary nursing practice.
Demonstrate commitment to the College’s mission and values, including excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
Fulfill other essential responsibilities outlined by the applicable state board of nursing.

Benefits

90% tuition discount for eligible full-time faculty in Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN and DNP programs.
Certification renewal and exam reimbursement.
Medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine, and 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.
Counseling services 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 with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Fertility and family-building benefits 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, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away from Work Program, including paid time off, paid family leave, 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.