Post University

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Chair, Master of Science Nurse Practitioner Specialization, is responsible for helping to plan, organize, supervise, and ensure the success of the nurse practitioner program at American Sentinel College. This position includes some teaching responsibilities.

The MSN NP Program Chair is responsible for helping to plan, organize, supervise, evaluate, and ensure the success of the Nurse Practitioner program at American Sentinel College at Post University. This position is instrumental in managing the Nurse Practitioner Specialization. The Program Chair works with the Dean of Nursing and Healthcare Programs and the nursing leadership team. The Program Chair contributes to the advancement of the University's mission and principles and the goals of the MSN NP program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise the Nurse Practitioner Specializations to ensure that students and graduates meet the academic program standards and that faculty teaching in these programs provide a good learning experience for students.
• Assess and evaluate the MSN NP program and student outcomes.
• Work with student advising.
• Recruit, mentor, and support MSN NP faculty.
• Monitor Nurse Practitioner students in their program progress.
• Resolve Nurse Practitioner student concerns, as necessary.
• Review and update on a yearly basis all MSN NP documents and handbooks.
• Devise timelines and effective assessment/evaluation measures of the Nurse Practitioner program so there is prompt review, revision, and development of courses within the programs. Delegate course reviews to full-time or adjunct faculty.
• Ensure the MSN NP adheres to best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in nursing and University committees and activities to ensure that the MSN NP meets and exceeds all accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Provides progress reports of curriculum activities and certification preparation/pass rates at faculty and nursing leadership meetings.
• Assists the Dean with budget preparation and management, related to clinical-year instruction and activities.
• Assists the clinical coordinator (CC) in recruiting clinical placement sites and evaluates the appropriateness of clinical placement sites in terms of client population and preceptor capabilities.
• Works with the CC to create, review, revise, and improve the policies and procedures for the clinical experiences of students in the MSN NP programs.
• Devise timelines and effective measures of the MSN NP Program, so there is a prompt review, revision, and development of courses within the programs.
• Review end-of-course evaluations and recommend curricular improvements with faculty and university leadership
• Participate in programmatic, institutional, and regional accreditation activities to ensure the program meets and exceeds all accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Perform other administrative duties, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctoral Degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university; must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing; must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of Family, Adult/Geriatric Primary Care, or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; extensive clinical nursing experience; experience teaching in an online environment; experience in an administrative role in an academic setting.

COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Business Acumen – Understand business implications of decisions; supports organization’s goals and values; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.

Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change.

Curriculum development and assessment - Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and course/program assessment.

Design – Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organization values.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences action and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others.

Oral & Written Communication – Has proven writing and editorial skills. Speaks and writes clearly, informatively, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; varies style to meet needs; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; presents data effectively.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Technology utilization in education – Demonstrates utilization and integration of technology into curriculum.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and physical demands are characteristic of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job and are typical for those working in an academic and/or office setting. The employee must be able to read, write and interpret written documents; must be able to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment; must be able to sit, reach with hands and arms, and be able to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.