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.