Director,Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty Emphasis Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Nursing

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Director, Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty Emphasis

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

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Position/Rank

Position/Rank Director, Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty Emphasis

Department

Department 00989 - CON - GEAP DIVISION

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin When filled

Details Position Description Director, Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty Emphasis

Position Summary:

The Director of the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) emphasis within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program provides academic leadership and specialty expertise and oversight for the emphasis area. The Director ensures alignment of the PNP curriculum with program, College, and accreditation standards; supports faculty in delivering high-quality, evidence-based education; and mentors students in meeting defined program outcomes. Additionally, the Director collaborates with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs;

the Assistant Dean for the Master of Science (MS, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certificate programs; and the Executive Director for Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education to maintain emphasis on quality, advance innovation in teaching and practice, and strengthen partnerships with clinical training sites. The Director will hold a faculty position within the College of Nursing.

Rank and Track dependent on qualifications.

Principal Functions and Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for the specialty emphasis within the DNP program.

Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum quality, rigor, and consistency to align with the
1) core curriculum of the College’s DNP program,
2) American Association of Colleges of Nursing The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education,
3) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Standards for Accreditation,
4) National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies, and
5) other relevant national nursing standards and competencies in collaboration with faculty, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean for MS, DNP , and Post-graduate APRN Certificate programs, and the Executive Director for NP Education.

Oversee admission processes for students in the specialty emphasis, in collaboration with Academic Operations and the Program Manager.

Mentor and support emphasis faculty in teaching, scholarship, and practice excellence.

Oversee and guide student progress and promote achievement of program outcomes.

Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for MS, DNP , and Post-graduate APRN Certificate programs and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (as indicated) regarding student issues.

Collaborate with other emphasis directors, the Assistant Dean for MS DNP , and Post-graduate APRN Certificate programs, the Executive Director for NP Education, and faculty on curriculum planning, program assessment, and accreditation activities.

Develop, coordinate, and sustain relationships with clinical sites and preceptors to ensure high-quality practice experiences for students.

Lead ongoing program review, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives…

Director, Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty Emphasis

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