Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and student-centered Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)-prepared Registered Nurse to serve as faculty in the Vocational Nursing Program. Faculty members are responsible for providing high-quality classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction while fostering student success and preparing graduates to safely practice as entry-level Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs).
The MSN Faculty promotes critical thinking, clinical judgment, professionalism, and lifelong learning through evidence-based teaching strategies aligned with the Texas Board of Nursing, NCLEX-PN Test Plan, ATI standards, and DSHCP's mission of excellence.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical courses within the Vocational Nursing Program.
- Develop and deliver engaging, evidence-based lectures utilizing active learning strategies.
- Prepare students for the NCLEX-PN by integrating clinical judgment, Next Generation NCLEX (NGN), and ATI learning resources.
- Facilitate simulation experiences using current simulation standards and structured debriefing techniques.
- Supervise students during laboratory skills and clinical rotations while maintaining patient safety.
- Evaluate student knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors using established rubrics and competency standards.
- Curriculum Development
- Participate in curriculum planning, revision, and continuous improvement.
Student Success
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to assigned students.
- Identify at-risk students and collaborate with Student Services to develop individualized success plans.
- Hold regular office hours for tutoring, remediation, and student support.
- Encourage professionalism, accountability, and ethical nursing practice.
Assessment and Evaluation
- Create and administer examinations using Bloom's Taxonomy and Next Generation NCLEX principles.
- Evaluate assignments, clinical performance, simulations, medication administration competencies, and laboratory skills.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, competencies, and clinical evaluations.
- Ensure course objectives align with the Texas Board of Nursing Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs), NCLEX-PN Test Plan, and program outcomes.
- Develop lesson plans, examinations, study guides, case studies, simulation scenarios, and remediation activities.
- Utilize ATI resources and data to improve student learning outcomes.
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a valid nursing license; additional certifications in teaching or healthcare education preferred.
- Proven experience working with post-secondary students in higher education settings or college faculty roles.
- Supervising experience in clinical or classroom environments is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, learning technology, teaching simulation methods, and educational compliance regulations.
- Experience with LMS platforms like Blackboard or similar systems for online instruction delivery.
- Background in nursing practice areas such as acute care, ICU, pediatrics, primary care, or senior care; hospital experience is advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and foster inclusive learning environments.
- Familiarity with curriculum design and development processes within healthcare education programs.
- Excellent communication skills paired with a passion for teaching adult learners in a healthcare setting.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
