Advanced Practice Program Director - Daemen University

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Oversees the operation of and provides leadership for the Advanced Practice programs. In collaboration with Enrollment Management, participates in recruitment and enrollment of students in advanced practice programs. This includes providing academic advisement and development of program completion plans for potential students, applicants, and new and continuing Advanced Practice students. Assures progression policies are implemented through membership on the Graduate Committee on Academic Standards.

About This Opportunity

Joining our Nursing team, the Advanced Practice Program Director will be responsible for the following:

Works collaboratively with colleagues across campus, as well as the leaders in health care agencies to assure optimal operation of the graduate programs.

Enhances student learning outcomes for the Advanced Practice programs using the National Task Force Standards and other regulatory agencies. Compiles Advanced Practice program outcome data for graduates including certification pass rates and job placement data. Provides leadership to faculty in developing, implementing and evaluating Advanced Practice program curricula that are responsive to trends in nursing education and health care. Collaborates with relevant departments and agencies within and outside Daemen University in developing and implementing the Advanced Practice programs. Assists the Department Chair in the completion of reports and surveys required by accrediting and regulatory agencies as well as professional nursing organizations. Provides academic advisement and counseling to Advanced Practice students. Arranges clinical placements for the Advanced Practice programs. Develops, edits and assures consistency between and among all Advanced Practice program written and electronic documents. Lead new Advanced Practice program development. Attends professional organization conferences/workshops to maintain currency of Advanced Practice program curricula. Recruit, orient, support and evaluate adjunct faculty.

Covering Summer 2024 and traditional academic year of 9/1/2024-8/31/2025

Required Qualifications

Certification as an advance practice nurse (e.g. FNP, AGPCNP, A-GACNP, GNP) is required. Preferred: A Doctoral degree, or enrolled in currently, (DNP, DNS, PhD, EdD) in nursing or a related discipline or enrollment in such program Experience with program development, student advisement and recruitment, distance learning and online teaching methodologies, teaching and advising graduate students and in thesis/project supervision preferred.

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

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