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Description

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many! At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution. That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare.

As Dean, your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career. Whether you are an experienced Nursing Academic leader looking to grow your career, or a CNO looking to enter Academia, If you are looking for a job where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Dean position today!

Click here to learn more about the Galen difference! (https://galencollege.edu/about/galen-difference)

Position Overview:

As a Dean at Galen College of Nursing, Dallas, you will be expected to provide accountable leadership for the academic programs, community and hospital partnerships, and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus management team. This position will also ensure teaching excellence, faculty and student engagement, and student success in accordance with established regulations, accreditation standards, and the mission of Galen College of Nursing.

Key Responsibilities:

+ May be designated as a nursing program administrator role for regulatory agencies, state boards of nursing, and programmatic accreditors.

+ Provides leadership in developing policies for students, ensuring that they are congruent with the College, publicly accessible, and non-discriminatory.

+ Creates and is accountable for the strategic direction and vision for delivering quality, responsive curriculum and programs.

+ Ensures that the number, utilization, and credentials of staff and non-nurse faculty are sufficient to achieve the program goals and outcomes.

+ Provides leadership to ensure that the curriculum is developed by the faculty and regularly reviewed to ensure integrity, rigor, and currency; ensures that accreditation standards and criteria are used as they relate to curriculum.

+ Provides leadership to ensure that fiscal, physical, and learning resources are sustainable and sufficient to ensure the achievement of the student learning outcomes and program outcomes.

+ Participates in governance activities; ensures the availability of representation by the program director(s) and faculty in governance activities; ensures opportunities for student representation in governance activities.

+ Ensures that communities of interest have input into the program processes and decision making; facilitates the implementation of recommendations and input as appropriate.

+ Conducts Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings according to the committee description outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

+ Facilitates active participation from the committee members (students, graduates, professional nurses, mid-level and senior level nursing administrators.

+ Engages with community and nursing leaders to build collaborative relationships that help expand Galen’s nursing programs.

+ Other Duties as Assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: Graduate Degree in Nursing required; Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.

Experience:

+ Five (5) years of progressive, senior-level experience in higher education preferred; demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical practice experience in nursing required.

+ Demonstrated success in development of community relationships; experience in planning and budgeting; excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a record of professional involvement as evidenced in CV.

Special Qualifications: CNE or CNEcl certification preferred.

Licensure: Per State Board of Nursing Requirements

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: Position requires critical thinking, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner, occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching and bending or any other related activity. Travel may be required. Degree of Supervision: Minimal.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits for the Dean, including:

+ Certification renewal and exam reimbursement, Cell Phone Reimbursement and Wellness Reimbursement.

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.

+ Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program.

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do. Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do. Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.