Adjunct Faculty-Geriatrics - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Have you always wanted to use your nursing license and knowledge to teach others? Do you want to leave your healthcare mark by paving the path for others to learn and gain skills to take your place by the bedside? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Galen College of Nursing to teach the future generation of nurses as an Adjunct faculty member within our educational institution, which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Galen College of Nursing, offers to eligible adjunct faculty access to the following:

• HCA Healthcare Essential Plan, a medical coverage option designed to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For most services, after you meet the deductible, you pay 40% for in-network providers and 75% for non-HCA Healthcare and out-of-network providers.
  
• Free counseling services and other resources to support emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on up to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Additional benefits, such as consumer discounts, moving assistance, childcare resources and more

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our faculty are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Adjunct Nursing Faculty where your passion for creating positive student experiences are valued? If you are dedicated to educating the healthcare professionals of tomorrow, this could be your next opportunity. We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Nursing faculty are responsible for facilitating learning and learner development; using assessment and evaluation strategies; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participating in evaluation of student learning and program outcomes; and functioning 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.
• Participates in the analysis of student assessment and evaluation data.
• Uses evaluation methods that reflect established professional practice and practice competencies.
• Uses evaluation methods that measure the achievement of course student learning outcomes (CSLOs).
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in the review of the curriculum to ensure integrity, rigor, and currency.

Participates in evaluation of the program outcomes

• Implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.

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.

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 graduation)
• Communicates 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.
• Encouraged to attend College and campus functions.
• Encouraged to participate in governance activities.
• Conducts 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 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree in Progress 
• 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, or any other hazard a Registered Nurse (RN) might be exposed to in the normal performance of nursing care. Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and are considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, or any other related activity to patient care. Position requires regular attendance, and may require evening or weekend hours, and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms. 

Galen College Values: 

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential. 

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do. 

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions. 

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration. 

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do. 

If you feel our culture aligns with your strength of experience, attitude and authentic desire to work with great people to help changes lives, we are actively interviewing so apply today! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.