School Director, Leadership & Advanced Nursing Practice

Company: The University of Southern Mississippi
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: May 14, 2020

Job Description:

School Director, Leadership & Advanced Nursing Practice The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of School Director, Leadership & Advanced Nursing Practice. Position Details LocationHattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States DivisionLeadership and Advanced Nursing Practice Position TypeAdministrative Faculty Employment StatusFull Time Grant FundedNo Posting Close DateOpen Until Filled Job Summary The Director of the School of Leadership and Advanced Nursing Practice provides leadership, particularly for program evaluation and accreditation. The School Director reports to the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions and collaborates with the Dean, faculty, and staff to accomplish the action initiatives for strategic progress. The School Director adheres to USM, College, and School policies, procedures and regulations. The School Director oversees academic programs and coordinates reports of faculty qualifications, key metrics, and trends in performance indicators. The School Director also displays a strong commitment to high ethical standards and will focus on operations, accreditation, and programs. Primary Duties and Responsibilities A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of this job which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.All duties or requirements are essential job functions.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. Works with the faculty to create and/or revise the operational documents, such as the School Faculty Handbook, School Student Handbook(s), and policies and procedures. Plans and coordinates implementation of training, professional development, and orientation workshops for faculty and staff. Collaborates with faculty in scheduling classes matching curricular needs with faculty credentials while maintaining appropriate workloads for faculty. Engages in the management of the school, including budgetary oversight for the school, plans faculty meetings, reviews programs, and generates ideas for the actions needed to move the School and College forward. Assists the Dean in cultivating relationships with alumni and potential donors, as appropriate. Works jointly with the community of interest to increase interactions among students and faculty. Assists as necessary with recruitment and student groups. Serves as a leadership team member. Completes required annual surveys each year and assists in planning and coordinating accreditation site visits. Co-authors Accreditation Self Study Reports, Continuous Improvement Progress Reports, and any other program specific state, regional, or national regulatory reports. Leads program evaluation and continuous improvement within the school. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications This position requires a current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi, a doctoral degree in nursing or a graduate degree in nursing and a doctoral degree from regionally accredited institutions, as well as, a minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience, and two years of experience in education in nursing. Preferred Qualifications Rank of Associate Professor or above; eligible for tenure. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Evidence of current American Heart Association CPR training Evidence of yearly tuberculin skin tests and other required immunizations as per nursing program policy and/or agency requirements.Evidence of ten continuing education units annually Be familiar and comply with clinical agency policies and procedures. Complete all required clinical agency training including; but, not limited to electronic health records, HIPAA, medication administration, POC Glucose training and an agency orientation. Uphold the mission and values of the USM College of Nursing and Health Professions. Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. About The University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu . As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

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