Director of Nursing

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Dean of Health and Human Services, the Director of Nursing is primarily responsible for the administrative functions of the Nursing Program including planning, direction, organization, and operation of the nursing education programs and Henry Ford College (HFC). This position provides leadership in the development, revision, evaluation, assessment, improvement, and maintenance of the Nursing Program. Represents the college in the community to establish and maintain effective relationships and contracts.

Assures the program is compliant with federal, state and accreditation standards. Provides leadership for fiscal planning and budget considerations to accomplish program goals. The Director of Nursing supports the College's mission, vision and values and fosters a cooperative relationship with faculty, staff, students, and the community. This position requires a commitment to diversity, excellence, student engagement and success.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education
• Current Michigan License as a Registered Nurse (or eligible with 30 days of employment)
• Two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• Two years of full‑time teaching experience in an accredited nursing program
• Knowledge or experience with program accreditation
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent analytical skills.
• Must have a collaborative management style, demonstrate the ability to maintain a positive working relationship with college personnel and representatives of various external agencies, and possess the ability to work effectively with students and staff in a multicultural environment.

• Doctorate Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Nursing, Education, or Administration.
• Two years of Leadership, management or supervisory experience

• Decision Making – Makes sound, well‑informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Developing Others – Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Interpersonal Skills – Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Flexibility – Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Technology Management – Keeps up to date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
• External Awareness – Understands and keeps up to date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect higher education and shape stakeholders' views; and how the College impacts the community.
• Accountability – Is accountable for measurable, high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results. Determines objectives and sets priorities. Accepts responsibility for mistakes and seeks to improve. Complies with established control systems and rules for data integrity.
• Education and Training – Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• Integrity/Honesty – Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.