Director of Nursing
Job ID: 279383
Location: GHC - Heritage Hall Inst. Site
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) directs the operations of the Department of Nursing, Atrium Health Floyd School of Health Sciences.
Responsibilities
Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
ACCREDITATION
• Serves as the designated nurse administrator as defined by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accreditation agency
• Assumes authority and responsibility for the administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing education program(s) to ensure compliance with USG, SACSCOC, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) guidelines, rules, and regulations
• Directs ongoing accreditation activities to ensure continual adherence to standards
• Prepares recurring and special reports for the GBON, ACEN, USG, and other agencies as required
ADMINISTRATIVE
• Maintains stewardship of department statistics and historical data as required by USG, accreditation agencies, and regulatory bodies
• Collaborates with Dean of Health Sciences to develop and administer the nursing budget
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
• Chairs the Nursing Advisory Board
• Represents GHC and the department at meetings, conferences, and seminars within the county, state, and university system
• Collaborates with the Dean of Health Sciences to obtain support and resources for the nursing department
• Recruits, screens, hires and mentors the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and direct report staff
• Recruits students for all nursing programs
• Collaborates closely with clinical partners to ensure objectives of the program are met
• Manages all grant responsibilities as the point of contact and all pre and post award activities
• Supports the process toward resolution of complaints and grievances from students, parents, and other interested parties
• Serves on college committees as assigned
OTHER
• Instructs six (6) credit hours for the academic year as assigned
• Meets common expectations of the faculty
• Performs other duties as assigned by Dean of Health Sciences
Required Qualifications
• Graduate degree in nursing and doctoral prepared
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
• Administrative experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience
• Un-encumbered license as registered nurse and eligible to practice in Georgia
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience
Required Documents to Attach
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies
• Knowledge of Georgia Board of Nursing rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards
• Knowledge of standards set by nursing education organizations
• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
• Knowledge of college human resource policies
• Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports
• Skill in grant writing and management of awarded grants
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or mailto: oneusgsupport@usg.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Job ID: 279383
Location: GHC - Heritage Hall Inst. Site
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) directs the operations of the Department of Nursing, Atrium Health Floyd School of Health Sciences.
Responsibilities
Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
ACCREDITATION
• Serves as the designated nurse administrator as defined by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accreditation agency
• Assumes authority and responsibility for the administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing education program(s) to ensure compliance with USG, SACSCOC, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) guidelines, rules, and regulations
• Directs ongoing accreditation activities to ensure continual adherence to standards
• Prepares recurring and special reports for the GBON, ACEN, USG, and other agencies as required
ADMINISTRATIVE
• Maintains stewardship of department statistics and historical data as required by USG, accreditation agencies, and regulatory bodies
• Collaborates with Dean of Health Sciences to develop and administer the nursing budget
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
• Chairs the Nursing Advisory Board
• Represents GHC and the department at meetings, conferences, and seminars within the county, state, and university system
• Collaborates with the Dean of Health Sciences to obtain support and resources for the nursing department
• Recruits, screens, hires and mentors the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and direct report staff
• Recruits students for all nursing programs
• Collaborates closely with clinical partners to ensure objectives of the program are met
• Manages all grant responsibilities as the point of contact and all pre and post award activities
• Supports the process toward resolution of complaints and grievances from students, parents, and other interested parties
• Serves on college committees as assigned
OTHER
• Instructs six (6) credit hours for the academic year as assigned
• Meets common expectations of the faculty
• Performs other duties as assigned by Dean of Health Sciences
Required Qualifications
• Graduate degree in nursing and doctoral prepared
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
• Administrative experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience
• Un-encumbered license as registered nurse and eligible to practice in Georgia
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience
Required Documents to Attach
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies
• Knowledge of Georgia Board of Nursing rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards
• Knowledge of standards set by nursing education organizations
• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
• Knowledge of college human resource policies
• Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports
• Skill in grant writing and management of awarded grants
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or mailto: oneusgsupport@usg.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5934439
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