Dean - School of Nursing

HCA•Aurora, CO

66d•$101,442 - $152,173

About The Position

As a Dean at Galen College of Nursing, you will be expected to provide accountable leadership for the academic programs, community and hospital partnerships, and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus management team. This position will also ensure teaching excellence, faculty and student engagement, and student success in accordance with established regulations, accreditation standards, and the mission of Galen College of Nursing.

Requirements

Graduate Degree in Nursing required; Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
Five (5) years of progressive, senior-level experience in higher education preferred; demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical practice experience in nursing required.
Demonstrated success in development of community relationships; experience in planning and budgeting; excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a record of professional involvement as evidenced in CV.
Per State Board of Nursing Requirements

Nice To Haves

CNE or CNEcl certification preferred.

Responsibilities

May be designated as a nursing program administrator role for regulatory agencies, state boards of nursing, and programmatic accreditors.
Provides leadership in developing policies for students, ensuring that they are congruent with the College, publicly accessible, and non-discriminatory.
Creates and is accountable for the strategic direction and vision for delivering quality, responsive curriculum and programs.
Ensures that the number, utilization, and credentials of staff and non-nurse faculty are sufficient to achieve the program goals and outcomes.
Provides leadership to ensure that the curriculum is developed by the faculty and regularly reviewed to ensure integrity, rigor, and currency; ensures that accreditation standards and criteria are used as they relate to curriculum.
Provides leadership to ensure that fiscal, physical, and learning resources are sustainable and sufficient to ensure the achievement of the student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
Participates in governance activities; ensures the availability of representation by the program director(s) and faculty in governance activities; ensures opportunities for student representation in governance activities.
Ensures that communities of interest have input into the program processes and decision making; facilitates the implementation of recommendations and input as appropriate.
Conducts Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings according to the committee description outlined in the Faculty Handbook. Facilitates active participation from the committee members (students, graduates, professional nurses, mid-level and senior level nursing administrators.
Engages with community and nursing leaders to build collaborative relationships that help expand Galen's nursing programs.
Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.