Dean of Nursing & Nurse Administrator (MSN Required)
Company: Rasmussen College
Location: Mankato
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionDean of Nursing and Nurse AdministratorRasmussen
UniversityMankato, MN
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!
The Dean of Nursing & Nurse Administrator serves as the nurse
administrator for the nursing program at their campus and is
responsible for leading, implementing, and maintaining learning and
teaching strategies and initiatives that reflect the vision and
direction of the School of Nursing. This includes hiring,
management and development of campus nursing Associate Deans and
faculty and accountability for faculty management and the student
academic experience. This role works collaboratively with campus
and School of Nursing leadership, staff, and students to improve
learning outcomes and ensure campuses meet and maintain Board of
Nursing regulations and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
- Directly support the mission and purpose of the governing
organization and the mission and purpose of a nursing education
unit in the achievement of a nursing program's end-of-program
student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
- Recruit, supervise, develop, and direct a professional staff,
including full-time and adjunct faculty, to ensure curricula are
current and consistently delivered in an environment and manner
conducive to learning in accordance with University and School of
Nursing objectives.
- Conduct faculty observations and coaching, mentoring, and
evaluating faculty members and staff.
- Oversee on-boarding and nursing orientation of new faculty to
all learning environments.
- Organize and schedule faculty and staff work
assignments.
- Attend campus meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings as
designated, including but not limited to pinning ceremonies,
University graduations, community events, programmatic meetings,
committee meetings.
- Maintain a professional image, attitude, work area, and
communication style at all times; exhibit professional behavior,
language, communication, demeanor and dress at all times.
- Facilitate positive communication and develops collegial
relationships with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners
to promote positive learning environments.
- Maintain high performance standards for self that support the
overall strategic plan and vision of the School of Nursing and
University and holds self-accountable for achieving
results.
- Demonstrate strict adherence to all institutional,
governmental, and accreditation policies, regulations, and codes of
conduct at all times.
- Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to all nursing
students, faculty, and staff requests for information and/or
guidance.
- Establish and maintain clinical sites; assesses clinical site
satisfaction and addresses opportunities for improvement.
- Establish and maintain advisory boards composed of clinical
partners and other community leaders.
- Ensure nursing program operations are conducted in compliance
with applicable state, federal, and local laws; ensure regulations
and ordinances are within standards of accreditation.
- In summary be responsible for all personnel matters, student
matters, curricular matters and resource matters for the nursing
programs at the assigned campus(es)
- Track key academic metrics used to monitor performance of the
nursing programs including but not limited to: NCLEX pass rates,
program completion rates, and graduation rates as guided by the
Program Performance Report.
- Develop of action plans to address any areas not meeting the
program standards.
- Assess clinical site satisfaction and address opportunities for
improvement.
- Responsible for assuring the students are provided support
services required to maintain the highest levels of student
achievement and retention without compromising the integrity of the
educational process.
- Act as a visible ambassador for the University, who actively
promotes collaboration with an array of campus and community
partners.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the University's mission, vision,
and values in daily activities as well as supporting an environment
of understanding, acceptance, and appreciation for
diversity.
- Contribute in sustaining and delivering school curricula in
accordance with programmatic accreditation standards and strategic
planning goals.
- Assist nursing leadership in ensuring documented program and
course assessments are monitored and maintained to ensure
excellence and integrity of the programs.
- Provide advising/counseling to nursing students related to
concerns or conduct issues to ensure satisfactory relationships
between students and faculty members
- Assist as needed to represent the University and the School of
Nursing to students, professional organizations, partners, the
healthcare community, and other relevant constituencies.
- Process SAP appeals in conjunction with a student advisor;
responsible for making recommendation to the University's ASP
appeal committee.
- Create high levels of student engagement through activities,
community building, and student-centered learning.
Reporting Relationships:
As the nurse administrator for their campus, this role resides
within Campus Operations and reports to the Campus Executive
Director. This role leads a team of campus nursing faculty and
Associate Deans. This role works collaboratively with nursing
stakeholders across the University, including the Vice President of
Nursing, the Center for Nursing Excellence, and others.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2+ years previous full-time teaching experience in
a nursing program within the last 5 years.
- MSN is required, Doctorate degree preferred
- 3-5 years Leadership/Management experience in an academic or
clinical setting required, curriculum development and/or
accreditation experience a plus.
- 2+ years full time or equivalent direct care experience as a
practicing nurse
- Demonstrated track-record of organizational/team/individual
development.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with others in a
team environment.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis
on Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point and/or Prezi.
- Ability to establish and maintain open lines of communication
with faculty, students, and campus personnel to ensure effective
decision-making and interaction.
- Self-motivated, flexible, patient, goal-oriented, and enjoy
working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
About Us:
Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university
dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through
high-demand and flexible educational programs. As a pioneer in
career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a
new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based
education, technology and transferrable skills. Rasmussen offers
undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 23
campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and
support its students every step of the way, from their first
credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global
enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs
of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen
encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic
excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.
For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit .
At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We
are committed supporting and encouraging diversity in the
workplace. We welcome our employee's differences regardless of
race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual
orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or
veteran status.
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