Nursing Director administers the nursing program in a hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service. Being a Nursing Director recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Additionally, Nursing Director requires an advanced degree of nursing. Typically reports to top management. Requires RN license. The Nursing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Nursing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Full time, 12-month, tenure track
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution required. Doctoral degree in nursing preferred. Three to five years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and training. Possession of or ability to obtain an unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio. Terminal degree required for tenure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach 18 credit hours/academic year in the nursing program and/or general education curriculum. Assist department chair in maintaining and supporting a well-staffed and well-prepared faculty in collaboration with the academic dean. Organize teaching assignments and schedules. Maintain a vital and appropriate curriculum. Maintain a scholarship agenda congruent with the model recommended by The American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Secure and maintain clinical sites for Bluffton nursing students.
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with education and experience within the university pay scale.
APPOINTMENT:
Fall semester 2024
DEADLINE:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials have been received at the office below:
CONTACT:
Elaine Suderman
Assistant to the academic dean
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
sudermane@bluffton.edu
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