Director of Nursing

Job Title: Director of Nursing
Location: GHC - Heritage Hall Inst. Site
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 279383
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

Apply Before Date

Applications will be accepted until filled.

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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 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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.