Director of Nursing - Montana

Overview

The Nursing Director is both a strategic leader and tactical contributor to the Department of Nursing (DON). The Nursing Director provides internal and external leadership for the BS Degree Program in Montana that advances Touro University's mission, vision, and values. Working closely with the Chairperson of the Department of Nursing, the Nursing Director develops goals and metrics and collaborates with internal and external strategic partners integral to achieving outcomes.

Leads the program faculty team, student engagement, and delivery of high-quality precision education. Develops internal and external metrics and feedback systems for continuous improvement

Nursing Director duties include assisting the Chairperson of Nursing in duties related to academics and curriculum including, but not limited to:

• Administration:
  • Assist in ensuring academic compliance with CCNE standards and state regulatory requirements
  • Assist in preparation of CCNE accreditation report and self-study
  • Oversee development and ongoing revision of curriculum including program learning outcomes, course learning objectives, and assisting faculty in developing related learning activities, assignments, and examinations
  • Maintain student advisory group and report on focus groups related to curriculum
  • Active member of the School of Health Sciences
• Curriculum Committee:
  • Assist in orientation of new faculty to the policies and procedures related to the Nursing curriculum and CCNE requirements
  • Ensures achievement of credentialing and accreditation standards
  • Oversee Curriculum modifications including approving changes to syllabi
  • Maintain syllabi in accordance with current academic policies
  • Advances clinical partnerships and IPE initiatives
  • Update course descriptions, course numbers, course credits, etc in Touro University Bulletin, Nursing Student Handbook, and Nursing website
  • Assist with new program curriculum development within the Nursing Department
  • Develop policies and procedures related to the Nursing academics and curriculum
  • Compile and report on data and program evaluation related to academics and curriculum
  • Contribute information related to academics and curriculum to Chairperson of Nursing's preparation of regular reports regarding the nursing department's operations, accreditation, registration, and performance effectiveness for distribution to the Department/ programs State, and National accrediting bodies, School and Touro University administration as requested
• Develop and maintain curriculum mapping to ensure compliance with CCNE standards, program learning outcomes, and course learning objectives
• Communicate approved changes in curriculum with nursing faculty

• Master of Science in Nursing required.

• Must hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Montana

• Documented expertise in the area(s) of teaching and leadership
• Responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery method
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet research and Outlook

• Occasional travel to clinical partners, other campuses, and the community

• Extensive time sitting and standing
• Extensive use of computers
• Ability to lift 5 pounds

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