Director of Nursing

Hagerstown Community College is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for a Director of Nursing position.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:The Director of Nursing is responsible for the supervision, operation, evaluation, and planning of the educational programs in the Nursing division. This includes the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and the Certificate in Practical Nursing.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

A. The Director of Nursing reports directly and is responsible to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services.

B. This position involves directly supervising and evaluating full-time and adjunct faculty, as well as administrative staff, who support the educational programs of the Nursing Division.

DUTIES

A. Administers the educational programs of the Nursing Division.

1. Serves as the administrator for the Nursing degree program and the certificate.
2. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates division programs and their associated courses.
3. Develops strategic plan for division programs in collaboration with the faculty.
4. Establishes annual goals and objectives for the division in collaboration with the faculty.
5. Ensures compliancy with regulatory and accrediting standards.
6. Provides supervision of all personnel within the division.

B. Coordinates programs with other areas of the College.

1. Participates in the hiring process of new faculty members.
2. Acts as a liaison for the Nursing Division with other College divisions, the community, and local, state and federal agencies.

C. External Program Connections

1. Apply to serves as a Peer Evaluator for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Evaluation Review Panel, contributing to program evaluation and accreditation processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Masters degree in nursing (doctorate preferred); Master’s degree in nursing required; doctorate preferred. Minimum of five years of leadership and supervisory experience required. Five years of clinical experience to include 2 years of hospital experience, is required. Teaching experience, as well as proficiency with computer applications and budget preparation, is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong management and organizational skills; advising/counseling skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and administrators.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:To review the full Director of Nursing job posting and to formally apply online, please visit the employment pages on the HCC website at hagerstowncc.edu. Cover letter and resume are required for consideration.

Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-2585.