Director School of Nursing
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 description
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
Requirements
- 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: Doctorate PhD, EdD, DNP
- Preferred: CNE - Certified Nurse Educator NLN - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.