Director of Nursing Education (DNE)

POSITION SUMMARY: The DNE is responsible for the day-to-day management of all nursing education activities, including assisting with the recruitment and direction of adjunct faculty members/clinical instructors, serving as an adjunct faculty member, establishing and maintaining clinical placements, and managing the clinical facilities and activities. The DNE manages the student services for matriculated students including advising and monitoring the progression of students. The DNE must be an experienced nurse educator prepared at the Master's level or above with a track record of achieving challenging goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for coordinating the Nursing educational program. This includes the following areas:

1. Supervise Nursing Education

• Establish and develop clinical placements specific to curricular requirements.


• Ensure all clinical activities are congruent with the curriculum and meet quality standards.


• Develop and manage New Student Orientation and Enrichment Days and onsite student activities.


• Ensure that appropriate assessment processes for students and faculty are implemented.

2. Manage Instructional Facilities

• Develop and maintain clinical facilities.


• Within guidelines established by the corporate office, develop the clinical facilities operating budget


• Manage clinical equipment and supplies within the confines of set budget

3. Recruit Students and Faculty

• Recruit, orient, develop, and mentor clinical faculty.


• Assist with student recruitment and attrition issues as needed

4. Ensure Student and Program Progress

• Advise and monitor the progression of matriculated students.


• Contribute to the overall success of the site team and company as a whole.

5. Coordinate the Nursing Program

• Act as liaison with hospital and academic partners as directed by Director of Academic Programs.


• Function in complete compliance with accrediting and licensing bodies affiliated with the nursing program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Competencies:


• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.


• Self-directed with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities on a daily basis.


• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in quality undergraduate instruction.


• Experience:


• Professional nursing record that indicates a strong practice background.


• Nurse educator with a minimum of three years experience, preferably at the baccalaureate level.


• Eligibility for adjunct faculty status with educational partner.


• Computer skills and basic knowledge of online education strategies.


• Education and Certification:


• Master's degree in nursing is required.


• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of site locations and eligibility for RN licensure in state of educational partner, if required.

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com