Director of the DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Marian University•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Director for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by providing leadership in curriculum development, program implementation, and student and community engagement within advanced nursing education. This position serves as a dynamic and innovative leader responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the FNP track within the Leighton School of Nursing. The Director also supports community outreach efforts, including establishing and maintaining clinical partnerships, negotiating student placement agreements, and recruiting qualified candidates to the program.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in nursing
Current certification as an FNP
Current licensure as an APRN in state of residence
Eligibility for RN licensure in Indiana and compact license
Evidence of recent clinical practice
Prior clinical, academic, scholarship and/or research experience
Experience in administering a FNP program, knowledge of curricular design, prior experience with CCNE accreditation processes and outcomes assessment
Minimum of 2 years of teaching in an academic nursing program setting
Professional membership in the appropriate FNP organizations
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Computer skills with knowledge & proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

teaching experience in a graduate level program
adult & older adult health expertise a plus
Engagement in professional organizations and a record of scholarly achievement are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
Collaborates with LSON Dean and Graduate Program Assistant/Associate Dean in budget development and implementation to maintain adequate resources
Serves on the following LSON and MU-related committees: LSON Faculty Council, Graduate Nursing Faculty Council, Graduate Leadership Directors/Deans, Graduate Admissions, DNP Handbook Revision, Graduate Advisory Board, University and state-related meeting(s); other job-related committees
Leads the FNP Town Hall meetings for faculty, staff, and students
Works closely with the Graduate Clinical Coordinator to ensure clinical placement and compliance for graduate faculty and students
Works closely with LSON Deans and Accreditation Specialist to ensure collection of assessment data and surveys needed to prepare timely reports, continuous improvement, and substantive change documentation, as needed to secure and maintain appropriate DNP and FNP track accreditation
Oversees didactic and clinical curriculum development
Collaborates with graduate faculty to develop FNP coursework
Collaborates yearly with LSON leaders to update student handbook
Works closely with LSON Deans to identify ways to improve FNP programming
Participates in ongoing program and curricula quality improvement initiatives
Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and learning activities to enhance classroom and clinical learning and promote student achievement of program outcomes
Accurately document student progress and achievement within specific courses and/or clinical assignments
Serves as project team lead/member in accordance with the DNP project guidelines
Fulfills all other duties and responsibilities of the faculty position as designated in the LSON Faculty Handbook
Directs the collection and storage of FNP track documents and course materials, i.e. course notebooks, sample papers, class lists, syllabi, etc. on a shared server
Supervises hiring process of FNP adjunct faculty and coordinates orientation of new faculty members to the FNP track
Collaborates with other university departments to apply for outside funding opportunities
Collaborates with the Assistant/Associate Dean of Graduate Programs regarding graduate school issues and policies
Regularly evaluate adjunct and full-time program didactic and clinical faculty
Collaborates regularly with university’s Health Professions Admission and Enrollment Team on marketing and recruitment strategies
Collaborates with other departments to accomplish university mission goals
Engages in scholarly work and community service activities
Serve as a model/resource for faculty and students.
Accepts responsibility for assignments as delegated
Maintain FNP certification requirements
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
Adheres to Marian University’s policy and procedures
Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues
Meets department productivity standards
Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals
Adheres to the department budget