At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** The Dean of Nursing is responsible for the overall oversight of the Nursing Division with programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. They will serve as the senior administrative and academic officer of the division leading faculty and staff, overseeing and revising curriculum as necessary, and serving as the knowledge expert for specialized accreditation. **Essential Job Functions** + Serves as a member of the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) and Dean of Faculty (DOF) Academic Council, which serves as the academic leadership team for the College. Leads through an integrative framework to build synergies across campus. + Leads the nursing division in setting its strategic direction in alignment with the overall college mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. + Provides leadership in curriculum assessment (simulated patient education (SPE)), academic program review, and development and revision of existing and new academic programs and initiatives. + Oversees and implements division policies and processes required to seek and maintain programmatic accreditation along with self-studies for accreditation visits in collaboration with nursing team members. + Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in building relationships that support the mission of the division and College (i.e., advising, tutoring, student affairs, enrollment, Ohio Council of Deans and Directors (OCDD), interprofessional education (IPE), etc.) + Leads the division in collaboration with the Director of Dignity & Unity to create a sense of belonging in the nursing division. + Participates actively in the recruitment, retention, development, and evaluation of faculty and staff in supporting a collegial and professional atmosphere that encourages and ensures growth in teaching, scholarship and service. + Contributes teaching, scholarship, and service to the College as outlined by the VPAA. + Plans and manages the division’s budget, personnel, and strategic planning in collaboration with the VPAA. + Maintains current knowledge of trends and best practices within nursing and higher education in general. + Leads and serves on committees as appropriate or assigned. + Collaborates with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) as appropriate on projects, initiatives, etc. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **Licensing/Certification** Current unencumbered professional health care credentials associated with or related to programs within the unit. **Education** Doctoral level degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, D.N.Sc., etc) **Work Experience** **Required** - Experience as a faculty member with 5 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education at the program director or higher. **Preferred** - Experience as a faculty member with 5 + years of progressive leadership experience in higher education at the program director or higher. Diverse teaching/leadership experience at undergraduate and graduate levels of education. **Skills** Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently Reads and interprets written/oral instructions Identifies and understands issues and problems Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit Must be flexible and able to adapt to change Demonstrates ability to crucially think using a combination of intellect and emotional intelligence Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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