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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Director of Continuing Nursing Education Position Description	Subsection: 3.2.10
Section 3.0 - Position Description	Originating Date: February, 1986
Responsible Reviewing Agency: Executive Council	Revised: July, 1998 Revised: November, 1999 Revised: October, 2005 Revised: February, 2008
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General Position Description:

The Director of Continuing Nursing Education is accountable for the administration of the College of Nursing’s Continuing Nursing Education Program and for the professional content of continuing nursing education curricula. The Director is responsible for all phases of continuing nursing education program development, including assessing needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating continuing nursing education activities. The Director maintains overall responsibility for the management of the human, material and fiscal resources associated with the College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education Program and for generation of funds to cover operating expenses. The Director is responsible for the academic and fiscal records for all program offerings. S/he reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs. As a member of the faculty assigned to a department s/he participates in the tripartite faculty role of teaching, research and service.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as administrator/nurse planner of the College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education Program/ Provider Unit with authority to administer the providership in accordance with all American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation criteria.

Appointment Requirements:

The Director must possess a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing. A doctoral degree is preferred. The Director must: 1) have a general understanding of higher education and the role of continuing education within institutions of higher learning; 2) possess current knowledge and competency in nursing professional development practice; 3) work effectively with all members of the health care team and colleagues in higher education; 4) have familiarity with the health care delivery system, education of health professionals and current issues in those fields; and 5) be knowledgeable of adult learning theory, instructional and communications technology, and evaluation methods.

In addition, the Director must have broad professional experience with demonstrated skill in administration and teaching. The Director must be registered to practice nursing in Nebraska and demonstrate professional leadership activity. Terms of employment are in keeping with current University of Nebraska policy.