Nursing Faculty

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing is seeking a Nursing Faculty member to educate and mentor nursing students, fostering excellence in patient care and leadership. The role emphasizes curriculum development, assessment, and scholarship within a supportive, collaborative environment.

You will engage in ongoing professional development, maintain current clinical knowledge, and contribute to program outcomes while aligning with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on campus needs.
• Active, Current, Unencumbered RN license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical RN experience per State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that facilitates learning and achieving desired student outcomes.
• Implements teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs and context.
• Helps students develop as nurses and internalize professional values.
• Uses varied methods to assess student learning in all settings and domains.
• Analyzes assessment data to inform continuous course improvement.
• Implements a curriculum with clearly articulated program student learning outcomes.
• Designs and implements program assessments for quality improvement.
• Engages in professional development and maintains current nursing practice knowledge.
• Upholds the College’s mission and values and complies with regulatory requirements.

Education

MSN

BSN

Job description

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits. (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE). Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values (https://galencollege.edu/news/galen-awarded-prestigious-nln-center-of-excellence-in-nursing-education-designation)

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity 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.

• Learn more about our vision and mission (https://galencollege.edu/about/vision-mission/) .

Nursing Faculty

Galen College of Nursing