Dean of Nursing

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Job Description

Fortis College in Salt Lake City, UT has an opening for and is actively seeking candidates for a Dean of Nursing role.

The Dean of Nursing will provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program. The Assistant Dean of Nursing will assist with all aspects of this.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Professional Behavior

• Demonstrates respect for students, and has a student-friendly manner in the conduct of his/her duties.
• Demonstrates strong organizational leadership.
• Works effectively as part of the overall faculty and administrative teams including interpersonal relations, collaborating with faculty members to meet student needs, and responding to requests from executive management.

Organization Stewardship

• Interacts with the academic affairs support staff as well as with other designated clerical staff and work-study students.
• Serves as a member of the School of Nursing Leadership Team.
• Serves on the Curriculum Committee and Admissions, Progression and Graduation Committee, and Evaluation Committee.
• Serves as resource coordinator for Course Lead meetings.
• Addresses faculty issues and concerns as needed.
• Fosters positive communication and responsible follow-up communication with students and others to ensure a supportive and responsive learning environment for students.
• Facilitates the scheduling of courses in collaboration with course leads.
• Facilitates the scheduling of clinical experiences in collaboration with the clinical coordinator.
• Makes teaching assignments in collaboration with the Course Lead and assures workloads comply with the current workload policy.
• Participates as appropriate on College/School committees and task forces.
• Assists with preparation of budget and ongoing monitoring of such as designated by Dean/DON
• Teaches as required, and completes other duties as assigned.

III. Program Development and Management

• Assists with the development, implementation, evaluation, and revisions of the curriculum for the nursing program in cooperation with the program faculty and within the standards of the applicable state Board of Nursing and any other accrediting agencies.
• Participates in the systematic plan of evaluation process with a particular focus on looping findings back into overall program improvement
• Provides appropriate certification to the State Board of Nursing for students who complete program requirements and are recommended for the NCLEX Exam.
• Ensures the faculty-student ratio for clinical experiences is in accordance with the regulations of the applicable state Board of Nursing in collaboration with nursing faculty and clinical agency administrators when making faculty assignments
• Assists in developing marketing communications for the programs and in student recruitment activities.

Faculty/Student Development and Management

• Recruits and interviews potential faculty and makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, retention, or termination as appropriate.
• Evaluates faculty in accordance with policies of the College/Campus, EA and the standards of applicable regulatory bodies.
• Develops and implements orientation procedures and faculty development activities for faculty.
• Collaborates with other nursing faculty/college staff to provide orientation for new students.
• Interacts and advises students and faculty; problem-solves and facilitates with individuals/groups in the interest of student and program success.
• Documents correspondence related to student and faculty issues.
• Follows the Chain of Command in resolving student or faculty disputes.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Professional Development Plan

• Attends workshops and relevant continuing education aimed at earning the necessary CEUs for license requirements and professional growth.
• Demonstrates professional involvement and leadership through participation in professional organizations, presentations, publications, etc.
• Completes College/Campus annual Faculty Development Plan.
• Pursues DNP or PhD in Nursing degree (if applicable).

Requirements

• Current active unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse or APRN in state of Utah or multistate privilege to practice nursing in the state.
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing education program.
• Baccalaureate Degree in nursing and earned a Master or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field.
• At least five years of practice/clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least two as a faculty member in a professional nursing education program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of successful experience in an administrative or management role.
• Competent MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to serve as a positive, supportive, and enthusiastic role model.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN-BC General Nursing (Preferred)
• Compact State Nurse License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84107 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000