Director School of Nursing

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Summary

Oversees the establishment of goals, objectives, and priorities within the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing section of the Department of Education. Assesses programs and leads innovative approaches to undergraduate nursing education. Manages direct reports and coordinates with Department of Education personnel in a matrix relationship to various projects and educational activities. Acts as a liaison to levels of administration, providers, outside organizations, and regulatory bodies to coordinate the education services of the School.

Job Duties

• Leads the School of Nursing within the Department of Education.
• Manages human, financial, and material resources.
• Demonstrates effective project management.
• Participates in Network activities and in professional arenas to promote nursing education.
• Engages in innovation management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in nursing
• 7 years of experience as faculty in a school or college of nursing. and
• 5 years of progressive management and leadership in nursing education.
• Command knowledge of the regulations and standards related to the management of a diploma school of nursing.
• Leadership skills that include strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, business acumen, complex problem solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse and multi-disciplinary individuals, senior management, and colleagues.
• Knowledge in the areas of education and training needs assessment and analysis, research, benchmarking, instructional design, delivery and facilitation techniques, educational theory, training evaluation, and measurement techniques.
• Computer literacy.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate PhD, EdD, DNP
• CNE - Certified Nurse Educator NLN - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

420 S Jackson St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

M-F 8-4:30

Department

1024-00016 School Of Nursing