Director School of Nursing

1024 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a senior leader to oversee the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing within the Department of Education.

You will assess programs and drive innovative undergraduate nursing education initiatives, coordinating with administration and regulatory bodies to ensure quality outcomes. The role manages direct reports and resources, emphasizing strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• RN license Pennsylvania required upon hire.
• 7 years as nursing faculty in a school/college of nursing.
• 5 years of progressive management/leadership in nursing education.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leads the School of Nursing within the Department of Education.
• Manages human, financial, and material resources.
• Demonstrates effective project management.
• Participates in Network activities and professional nursing education.
• Engages in innovation management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Educational leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in nursing

RN - PA License

Doctorate PhD/EdD/DNP (preferred)

Education/training in nursing education

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Oversees the establishment of goals, objectives, and priorities within the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing section of the Department of Education. Assesses programs and leads innovative approaches to undergraduate nursing education. Manages direct reports and coordinates with Department of Education personnel in a matrix relationship to various projects and educational activities. Acts as a liaison to levels of administration, providers, outside organizations, and regulatory bodies to coordinate the education services of the School.

Job Duties

• Leads the School of Nursing within the Department of Education.
• Manages human, financial, and material resources.
• Demonstrates effective project management.
• Participates in Network activities and in professional arenas to promote nursing education.
• Engages in innovation management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in nursing.
• 7 years of experience as faculty in a school or college of nursing.
• 5 years of progressive management and leadership in nursing education.
• Command knowledge of the regulations and standards related to the management of a diploma school of nursing.
• Leadership skills that include strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, business acumen, complex problem solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse and multi-disciplinary individuals, senior management, and colleagues.
• Knowledge in the areas of education and training needs assessment and analysis, research, benchmarking, instructional design, delivery and facilitation techniques, educational theory, training evaluation, and measurement techniques.
• Computer literacy.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire).
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate PhD, EdD, DNP CNE - Certified Nurse Educator NLN - State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire).
• Physical Demands: Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift

• Day Shift

Address

• 420 S Jackson St

Primary Location

• Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

Position Type

• Onsite

Union

• Not Applicable

Work Schedule

• M-F 8-4:30

Department

• 1024-00016 School Of Nursing

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

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