Nurse-Midwifery Education Program Director - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

OHSU has three missions: healing, teaching, and discovery. In the School of Nursing, these focus to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. Infusing these is a fourth: to become a trauma-informed and truly anti-racist institution. The School of Nursing has made the same commitment. We, along with all of OHSU, are striving to become a place where every member can be safe, be at their best, and do their best work. With support from OHSU leadership and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and using a trauma-informed approach, we are transforming our culture, policies, admissions, hiring, and more.

 

We are seeking the best candidate for the position, and we understand that qualified candidates come from a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and pathways to competency. We encourage you to apply if you feel you can perform the essential responsibilities of the position even if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum qualifications described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

 

The program director is a doctorally-prepared and specialty certified faculty member who meets state and national standards for licensure in the APRN specialty at the OHSU School of Nursing. This leadership role has input, responsibility, and oversight for program structure and operations to ensure academic excellence that adheres to Oregon statutes and regulations and national accreditation standards for APRN education and practice. This is an in-person position based in Portland.

 

This is a 1.0 FTE position. 0.5 FTE is allotted to the program director position duties. The remaining 0.5 FTE may be a combination of all, some or one of the following: teaching, scholarship, clinical practice in one of our faculty practices. This portion of the FTE will be negotiated with the School of Nursing Assistant Dean for Advanced Practice Nursing.

Function/Duties of Position:

Appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

 

Leadership and Administration:

• Provides leadership in recruiting qualified faculty for identified programs by serving on search committees and assisting with recruitment functions.
• Engages with community partners across the state and region as needed to establish educational and clinical learning collaborations.
• Develops and establishes program operations that are standardized according to accreditation, APRN program, and School of Nursing practice.
• Ensures compliance with ACME policies.
• Leads evaluation and improvement efforts to ensure curricular requirements result in exemplary program and student outcomes.
• Leads faculty collaboration in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Participates in the budgeting process and policy and procedure development.
• Uses course and program evaluation results for continuous and systematic program improvement.
• Provides ongoing development, engagement, and regular evaluation of program faculty.
• Manages program administration, including faculty workload assignments and course scheduling in consultation with other program directors and Assistant Dean for APRN DNP programs.
• Engages faculty in activities related to recruitment, admission, retention, and progression of students.
• Engages external and internal stakeholders in a manner to expand the program reach, advance the school’s reputation, secure funding, and meet emerging clinical needs.

 

Other:

• In addition, this position participates in curriculum advancement and academic and community service. Specific details are available upon request.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP)

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Oregon RN license

• Oregon RN license

• Oregon APRN license (midwife)

• Certified Nurse-Midwife (AMCB), NRP if providing inpatient care

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Additional Details:

Benefits 

As one of Portland’s largest and premier employers, OHSU is committed to providing comprehensive, affordable, and customizable benefits for our employees. OHSU’s medical plans offer comprehensive coverage with access to the best physicians and hospitals, including the award-winning care we provide at OHSU. Most full-time employees do not pay any amount for employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our total rewards package includes 26 days of PTO*, 9 paid holidays*, employee discount programs, and options for tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and retirement plans in addition to many other benefits. Most faculty positions are eligible for relocation assistance. 

 

*Prorated based on FTE. 

 

To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents:

• Your cover letter that includes:
  • How you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
  • How you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.
  • A general statement describing your teaching, scholarly, clinical and leadership interests, and how they match with OHSU.
• A statement that addresses your understanding, contributions, and aspirations regarding Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and how you would support OHSU’s diverse students and surrounding community populations. This statement should also address your perspective on learning about and building trauma-informed relationships with faculty, staff, and students. What would help you feel that you belong and are supported?

 

All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.