Director of Nursing

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Director of the Nursing Program reports to the Chair of Natural Sciences and Nursing.

The Director of the Nursing Program is responsible for hiring and evaluating adjunct instructors to teach NRS courses.

Perform all essential duties as outlined in the Heidelberg University Faculty Manual.

Facilitate and promote student learning within the Nursing Program through sound administrative practices and the creation of an environment that promotes academic rigor, instructional innovation, and facilitates access to comprehensive support services to students.

Teach 4 courses per academic year, typically 2 courses per semester (Fall, Spring) in the RN to BSN program.

Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods in support of the program’s mission and learning objectives that promote nursing knowledge, laboratory techniques, critical thinking, and communication competency within the discipline.

Work closely with faculty, staff, and students as well as health care providers, community partners, and other educational institutions; manage the meetings of the Community of Interest.

Serve on other nursing advisory boards.

Maintain membership and attend meetings of the Ohio Council of Deans and Directors.

Ensure that the nursing program complies with accreditation policies and completes the applications for accreditation.

Facilitate Heidelberg’s 1-2-1 Nursing Programs with Terra State Community College and develop partnerships with external agencies; maintaining contracts among agencies and Heidelberg’s Nursing Program.

Coordinate, administer, and direct all nursing program activities, including academic advising, fiscal planning, and grants.

Contribute to school, programmatic, and interdisciplinary initiatives, including recruitment and retention efforts and curriculum development.

Participate in campus recruitment events, including meeting with prospective students, participating in open houses, new student orientation, and other recruitment events.

Collaborate with faculty within the School of Natural Sciences and Nursing to promote student success, assess the curriculum, and promote the Nursing program.

• Core values – model leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty, and accountability in all work.

• Intellectual dynamism – demonstrates mental sharpness, capability, and agility.

• Self-knowledge – gains insight from successes and mistakes.

• Personal learning – seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.

• Peer relationships – encourage collaboration and cooperation across the organization.

• Teamwork – performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.

• Constituency focus – completes work to meet constituencies’ expectations and requirements.

• Community focus – brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.

(A) Master’s degree in nursing, education, or related field.

(B) Minimum of seven years of successful experience as a registered nurse with at least three of those years in nursing administration or nursing education in the last five years.

(C) Minimum of two years of experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs.

(D) Current Ohio active state license with the Ohio Board of Nursing.

• Ability to relate to a diverse cross-section of individuals.

• Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

• Demonstrated strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement activities.

• Willingness to participate in campus responsibilities and activities during the day, evenings, and /or weekends at both on-campus and off-campus locations.

• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and appreciation for a liberal arts tradition.

• Commitment and a demonstrated record of academic excellence with…