Nursing Faculty-Med Surg

HCA Healthcare•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Faculty – Med Surg role is an on-campus faculty position that may involve teaching clinical, lab, or theory courses. Faculty engage in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role, including facilitating learning and learner development; assessing and evaluating learning; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluating program outcomes; developing professionally as nurse educators; engaging in scholarship; and serving as leaders and change agents within the educational environment. The role must be performed in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and accrediting requirements. The position requires an active, current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the applicable state, a Master of Science in Nursing degree, and at least two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. A DNP is preferred. Clinical instruction may involve patient-care hazards, including needle sticks and exposure to blood or bodily fluids. The role requires regular attendance and may require evening or weekend hours, as well as travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

Requirements

Active, current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the applicable state, consistent with State Board of Nursing requirements.
Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.
At least two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, consistent with State Board of Nursing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

Responsibilities

Create an environment that facilitates learning and achievement of 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.
Use varied strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in classroom, lab, and clinical settings and across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
Analyze student assessment and evaluation data to inform decisions and continuous course improvement.
Implement a curriculum with clearly articulated program student learning outcomes to organize the curriculum, guide instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.
Design and implement program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement.
Participate in professional development activities that strengthen faculty role socialization and effectiveness.
Maintain professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility to prepare students for contemporary nursing practice.
Demonstrate commitment to the College’s mission and values of excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
Fulfill other essential responsibilities outlined 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, telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefit options.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance options.
Free 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 through Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
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.
Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence through the Time Away from Work Program.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.