Director of Nursing

Title: Director of Nursing

Location: Gresham United States

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Leads program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts of the college's nursing program to ensure alignment and compliance with national accreditation standards. Ensures a data-driven approach, a student-centered philosophy, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Fosters an environment that supports academic excellence and holistic student development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages evaluation and continuous improvement process for the nursing program. Leads and supports faculty in the collection and analysis of program data to inform decision making related to the development and implementation of program improvements, including those related to curriculum and instructional delivery. Reviews outcomes, provides critical analysis, and collaborates on process and program improvement plans and their implementation. 
• Ensures that nursing national accreditation activities for initial accreditation and maintenance of accreditation status and standards are completed. Compiles requirements, deadlines, and reporting needs, and leads the submission of materials.
• Participates in institutional policy and program decisions that affect teaching and learning within the nursing program, prerequisite, or support courses including, but not limited to, college review of administrative regulations, policies, and overall accreditation efforts.
• Recruits, selects, orients, schedules, and supervises staff.  Evaluates staff performance, helps develop professional goals, and provides coaching and ongoing training; rewards and recognizes employees; holds staff accountable and takes disciplinary action, as needed. 
• Participates in preparation and administration of the budget for the nursing department.
• Manages day-to-day program budget ensuring spending remains within budget allocation; provides input and recommendations during the budget planning process, and requests additional or adjusted funding as appropriate. 
• Facilitates faculty member orientation and professional development. Assists faculty with identifying and tracking professional development opportunities that further faculty goals and meet accreditation standards, ensuring program compliance.
• Participates in and provides input during faculty member performance reviews, tenure and retention efforts.
• Acts as the liaison with the Oregon State Board of Nursing and other compliance bodies related to the program's continuing compliance.

Additional Duties:

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing with documentation of preparation or experience in curriculum and teaching
• Four (4) years of nursing experience, including at least two (2) years in patient care and at least two (2) years as a nurse educator, program director, or similar administrative position in an academic nursing education
• Current unencumbered registered nurse license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon OR a current unencumbered RN license in another state with the ability to be licensed in Oregon prior to the first day of employment
• Current driver's license, insurance, and the ability to be insured by the College's insurance carrier. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing education or post-master's preparation in education 
• Experience in an associate degree nursing program
• Experience in nursing leadership

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing 
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of and/or experience with curriculum and teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations
• Ability to work independently in handling multiple tasks, priorities, and changing deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of computer programs including word processing, database applications, email, video conferencing software (ie. Zoom), and learning management systems

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is typically performed in a classroom, nursing skills lab, and at off-campus clinical health care facilities. Some work may be performed in the remote environment. Frequent and prolonged standing and walking during clinical and in patient care settings. Must be able to lift 35 pounds without assistance. Must be able to work flexible hours with the possibility of some evenings or weekends.  

This position may be eligible for remote work on a hybrid basis. Any remote work requires prior approval and must comply with MHCC Remote Work policies and administrative regulations. Remote work must be within the states of Oregon or Washington.

Salary Placement

Initial salary placement will be based on years of applicable education, full-time equivalent experience, and other job-related qualifications at the sole discretion of the College and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.  Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.