Dean of Nursing MCHP
Dean of Nursing MCHP
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Job Description
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
Position: Dean of Nursing
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: President MCHP
Amount of travel required: Minimal
Work Schedule: Generally MondayFriday: 8:30AM 4:30PM (Some evening and weekend hours required)
Maine College of Health Professions (MCHP) is recognized for its excellence and value. Our mission is to enrich lives through providing exceptional education in the healthcare professions. We are a selective notforprofit college in a small city setting.
MCHP provides students a vibrant engaging and outcomesdriven learning experience in a small and pioneering educational environment. For the past 134 years MCHP has offered a unique education that is embedded in one of Maines largest healthcare systems. Boasting a tremendous track record of 100% graduate employment for the past 8 years the College is in the midst of a very exciting growth trajectory. Our environment is one where respect and kindness are prioritized. MCHP faculty and staff are welcomed to innovate expected to support and encouraged to laugh.
Maine College of Health Professions Seeks a Dean of Nursing
The Dean of Nursing is responsible for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives maintaining program compliance with related standards (including but not limited to the Maine State Board of Nursing ACEN Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)the Maine Department of Education and NECHE New England Commission of Higher Education).
These responsibilities include meeting student retention and achievement goals; directing and participating in educational planning; staffing training supervising and motivating fulltime and parttime faculty; evaluating program faculty and student performance; eagerly participating in developing creative strategies that further the MCHP mission; helping develop and maintain the program budget; actively pursuing program development; and generating program reports as needed.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead nursing faculty in curriculum development and instructional advancement in the field of nursing
- Assess and address instructional needs of nursing students
- Oversee nursing class scheduling
- Assist in the development and management of the nursing program budget
- Oversee program evaluations and assessment; prepare related reports
- Recruit and retain faculty both full and parttime
- Supervise and evaluate both fulltime and parttime faculty
- Collaborate with clinical sites to assure optimal learning experiences for students
- Serve on institutional committees including the Admissions Committee and Presidents Council
- Actively participate in and support Open House and other recruitment activities Orientation Graduation Pinning Ceremony and other MCHP events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional responsibilities of the Dean of Nursing include the following:
- Maintain appropriate contact and meet the requirements of ACEN Maine State Board of Nursing and the Maine State Board of Education
- Assure program quality
- Prepare for accreditation and compliance reviews as indicated
- Develop and present annual reports board reports and extensive selfstudy reports
- Secure clinical sites and maintain positive working relationships with those sites
- Address and respond to issues with background checks and immunization records
- Prepare clinical contracts and continually meet related requirements
- Identify and sustain qualified preceptors at clinical facilities
- Recruit and maintain members of the program advisory committees
- Plan and implement programs to meet the continuing education needs of nursing professionals
- Approve payroll for nursing faculty
Minimum Qualifications
The individual appointed as Dean must be a current or former faculty member qualified to teach in the nursing discipline who is terminally qualified (i.e. holds a doctorate in nursing education or related field). The individual must also have experience in collegelevel administration be an excellent communicator have superior interpersonal skills and be an innovative and collaborative problemsolver. The Dean of Nursing must hold an unencumbered RN license in the state of Maine.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity we look forward to reviewing your application!
Employment Type
Full-Time
