Nurse Faculty - NCLEX

About the role

Hondros College of Nursing, Columbus, OH. The Nursing Faculty‑NCLEX instructs students in assigned courses, on‑campus labs, and/or clinical settings according to the course plan. This role produces ancillary materials to support NCLEX proficiency, with a focus on improving NCLEX results for PN and ADN programs. The faculty member assists campus faculty in analyzing HESI data and identifying at‑risk students early, participates in curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation, and serves as a full member of the Faculty Organization and Campus Curriculum Committees, sharing accountability for overall program outcomes.

Responsibilities

Student Success

• Promotes a positive learning environment in classroom, on‑campus labs, and clinical sites
• Advises nursing students on course, program, and career issues
• Evaluates each student’s achievement and progress
• Recommends strategies for success and tutors students to assist them in meeting course objectives
• Refers nursing students to nursing lab for skill development as needed

Course Implementation

• Instructs nursing students in assigned courses, on‑campus labs, and/or clinical according to the course plan
• Works collaboratively with all members of the College to assure full implementation of the curriculum
• Reviews class syllabus that follows the designed curriculum plan and explains course requirements
• Designs and implements teaching strategies that will assist the student in meeting course objectives
• Actively participates in course faculty meetings across campuses to assure consistent implementation of assigned courses as written

Clinical Faculty

• Directs and supervises the activities of clinical faculty and teaching assistants, if utilized
• Ensures that instructional materials covered in class are coordinated with clinical activities
• Communicates with clinical faculty and teaching assistants to record attendance, mentor faculty, and track student performance issues
• Holds regularly scheduled course meetings on campus with clinical faculty and teaching assistants
• Assures minutes from meetings are on file
• Assures clinical faculty members are implementing the clinical component of the course as written
• Implements the clinical component of the program as follows (if applicable):
  • Establishes and communicates clinical objectives within the course framework to students, preceptor, and staff at the clinical site
  • Orients nursing students to the clinical site as well as to pertinent policy and procedures
  • Plans the student clinical experience consistent with course outcomes, established clinical learning objectives, and student learning needs
  • Assures student assignments are understood by students and clearly communicated to staff
  • Evaluates the student’s experience, achievement, and progress in relation to the clinical objectives and outcomes established for the course
  • Summarizes the data and reports findings to the student; includes completion of the clinical evaluation tools and grading of required student paperwork
  • Assigns observational experiences within the clinical day which are appropriate to meet course objectives

Program Advocate

• Acts as an ambassador of the College at all times when interacting with colleagues, staff, students, patients, and families
• Participates in evaluative studies related to program improvement

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; PhD in nursing, DNP, or other higher credential with a concentration in nursing and/or higher education preferred
• Completion of an approved registered nursing program
• Active OH RN license that has never been encumbered
• At least five years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse
• Three years teaching experience as a faculty member in a nursing program
• Experience in a NCLEX support role and/or experience teaching a capstone, comprehensive, or program culminating course designed to prepare students for the NCLEX examination preferred

General Credentialing Requirements

Applicants selected and receiving an offer of employment will be required to complete key credentialing requirements for clinical placements prior to being cleared for start. Full detailed information is provided at time of offer. A summary of requirements includes:

• Providing copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
• Providing a copy of current American Heart Association BLS or ACLS CPR card
• Completion of a physical form (from within the last 12 months)
• Immunization documentation for:
  • Hepatitis B
  • MMR
  • TDAP/Tetanus
  • TB (2 step)
  • Varicella
  • FLU (October 1 – April 1 hires)

Benefits & Compensation

Hondros College of Nursing offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program designed to support well‑being, offer recognition opportunities, and provide personal and career growth resources. The defined compensation structure is market competitive and built to reward performance. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $77,800–$105,000. Individual starting pay is determined by factors including job and level hired into, location, skill set, experience and training, peer compensation, and other business and organizational needs. This range is subject to change.

• Choice of plans for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Numerous voluntary plan options