Introduction
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Overview
The Director of Nursing Academic and Clinical Integration plays a critical leadership role in bridging nursing education and clinical practice within an academic health system.
Responsibilities
- This position ensures that nursing students receive a comprehensive, integrated education combining rigorous theoretical instruction with practical clinical experience.
- The Director works closely with academic institutions and healthcare facilities to align curricula and clinical training with current industry standards, fostering a seamless transition from classroom learning to patient-centered care.
- The Director must demonstrate excellent communication and relationship management skills to align the interests of diverse internal and external stakeholders, while driving forward the shared goal of producing practice-ready, compassionate, and competent nurses.
Core Competencies:- Strategic academic-clinical integration leadership.
- Curriculum design and educational innovation.
- Partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
- Data-driven quality improvement and evaluation.
- Faculty and staff development.
- Student mentorship and support.
- Regulatory compliance and accreditation expertise.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, or a related field required.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in [State].
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing education and clinical operations within academic health systems or comparable environments.
- Proven expertise in curriculum development, clinical partnerships, and program evaluation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of accreditation processes and regulatory compliance in nursing education.
- Commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
