Director of Nursing and Chief Nursing Administrator

The University of Olivet, a liberal arts institution with a historical commitment to inclusion, diversity, and social justice, seeks a Director of Nursing and Chief Nursing Administrator to join our vibrant and growing programs serving undergraduate and graduate students both on-campus in Olivet, Michigan, and online globally.Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The University is currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in a RN-BSN track.

The University plans to expand its nursing programs to include a pre-licensure BSN track and other nursing education programs. The renovation of the nursing simulation lab to support the pre-licensure BSN track has begun and is scheduled for completion in August 2024.

Job Summary

In their role as Chief Nursing Administrator, the Director of Nursing will oversee all nursing programs and will serve as the primary contact for the CCNE and Michigan Board of Nursing.

Primary responsibilities include oversight of curriculum, delivery, and development; strategic planning for the program, including student recruitment and retention strategies; maintaining necessary approvals for the program in Michigan and with regional and national accreditors; and program budget management.

The successful candidate will have the vision and energy to lead the development of additional nursing programming at the undergraduate and graduate levels in future years.

Responsibilities

Implement strategies to ensure quality, viability and cost effectiveness of the program;

Oversee curriculum coordination, delivery and development for the program;

Manage nursing faculty and staff;

Collaborate with the director of adult professional and graduate admissions on strategies for student recruitment;

Collaborate with appropriate areas on campus to increase retention of nursing students;

Oversee student advising for the Nursing Pathways programs;

Develop and execute partnerships with other educational institutions and healthcare partners with the intention of serving the needs of local communities for the preparation of baccalaureate-trained nurses;

Program budget management and oversight;

Other duties as assigned by the dean of faculty or provost.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Nursing required, Doctorate in Nursing preferred. (EdD, PhD, and DNP acceptable)

Previous experience with college-level teaching required.

Current unrestricted Michigan Nursing License required.

3 years of leadership experience, preferred

Application Process

Click on "Apply" to create a profile and upload the following materials:

Letter of application

Current resume or curriculum vitae

Contact information for three references

One-page statement of your experience with and approach to working with diverse students and communities

Statement of teaching philosophy and approach to the assessment of student learning

Transcript from the highest degree-granting institution related to the position (official or unofficial) and/or documentation of graduate coursework or relevant certification in the area of instruction; and

Student evaluations (optional).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of current principles, techniques, policies and procedures of nursing practice, theory and management;

Knowledge of health care practices, procedures, terminology and technology as they relate to nursing;

Expert knowledge of current clinical nursing standards of care;

Able to direct the program following the principles and practices of effective management, supervision and leadership;

Highly organized, reliable, resilient, and accountable;

Great interpersonal skills, ability to lead by example, and manage stressful situations

Working Conditions/Physical Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here represent the abilities and context that an employee must be able to perform and work within, in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to perform duties dependably and effectively in a diverse, challenging and occasionally stressful environment.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• stay in a stationary position for long periods and operate a keyboard or type;
• use common business office machines such as a copier and telephone;
• handle materials weighing less than 20 lbs;
• traverse campus;
• communicate verbally with diverse constituencies; and,
• operate a computer.

The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate.