Adjunct Nursing Faculty- Mental Health

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

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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- Med Surg 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

As an Adjunct Nursing Faculty- Med Surg member at Galen College of Nursing, you 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.

What you will do in this role:

• Effectively facilitate learning and learner development by creating 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.
• Serves as a role model of professional nursing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Continuously develops in the academic educator role by participating in professional development activities that increase socialization and effectiveness of the faculty role.

What qualifications you will need:

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree, Graduate degree in Nursing preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and per State Board of Nursing
• Day, evening, or weekend classes may be assigned to Faculty as needed to accommodate student or College needs.

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.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

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. 

At Galen College of Nursing, we are solely focused on nursing education and devoted to increasing access to nursing education across the country. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master’s degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen’s accreditation status, please visit our website. 

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE) If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Adjunct Faculty opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.