Adjunct Faculty- Pediatrics

Ascension St Vincent; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Certification renewal support

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing in Florida seeks a nursing faculty member to engage in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role, including learning facilitation, curriculum development, assessment, and scholarship. The position requires active RN licensure in the applicable state and an MSN degree, with BSN considered based on campus needs, and a minimum of two years of RN clinical experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, program evaluation, and staying current with regulatory and

Qualifications

• Active, current, unencumbered RN licensure in applicable state.
• MSN required; BSN may be considered depending on campus needs.
• Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience as required by State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that facilitates learning and achieves student learning and program outcomes.
• Implement diverse teaching strategies aligned with learner needs and content context.
• Help students develop as nurses and embody professional values and behaviors.
• Assess and evaluate student learning across classroom, lab, and clinical settings in all domains.
• Analyze assessment data to inform continuous course improvement.
• Implement curriculum with PSLOs to guide delivery and evaluate progress.
• Design and implement program assessments for continuous quality improvement.
• Engage in professional development to enhance faculty role effectiveness.
• Maintain nursing practice knowledge to prepare students for contemporary practice.
• Demonstrate commitment to the college’s mission and values, including inclusivity.
• Fulfill other essential responsibilities as defined by the state board of nursing.

Skills

RN licensure

MSN degree

BSN considered

Clinical experience

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

BSN considered depending on campus needs

Job description

Position Overview

Nursing faculty are responsible for engaging in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role. These responsibilities include facilitating learning and learner development; using assessment and evaluation strategies; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluating program outcomes; ongoing development of the nurse educator role; engaging in scholarship; developing and functioning as a leader and change agent; and functioning within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled under the rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that facilitates learning and achieving desired student learning and program outcomes.
• Implements various teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context.
• Helps students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
• 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.
• Analyzes student assessment and evaluation data to inform decision-making in continuous course improvement.
• Implement a curriculum with 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.
• Designs and implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.
• Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness of the faculty role.
• Maintains the professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility needed to help students prepare for contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to the College’s mission and values of inspiring and fostering excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Other essential responsibilities as outlined by the applicable state board of nursing.

Position Requirements

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse and per the State Board of Nursing.
• Education Qualifications: A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree is required. BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on the campus’ needs.
• Experiential Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, and per the 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.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Full-time faculty are eligible for a 90% tuition discount for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN and DNP programs.
• Certification renewal and exam reimbursement.
• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• 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.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with 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 services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.