Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; AGACNP Program Director

Position Title

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Program Director

Program Director provides leadership in promoting the mission of the university and in exercising authority over administrative, curricular, and student/faculty issues of the program.

The compensation for this appointment will range from $130,000 – $145,000 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits
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• A. Doctorally prepared candidate preferred; or minimum MSN degree with an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration from an accredited institution of higher education required.
• B. Active unencumbered California RN license, NP certification and furnishing license.
• C. National ACNP-AG board certification in population-focused area.
• D. Demonstrated leadership and management including a minimum of two years’ experience in some capacity of nursing leadership.
• E. Two years of college/university teaching; including a minimum of one year experience teaching at the advanced practice nursing level in an accredited higher degree nursing program preferred.

• A. Personnel
  • Works with the Associate Dean Graduate Nursing Division to promote a scholarly atmosphere within the department and provide opportunity and encouragement for the development and enhancement of abilities and performance of each faculty member for the program.
  • Collaborates with the Associate Dean Graduate Nursing Division in the recruitment of full-time and part-time faculty for the program.
  • Collaborates with the Associate Dean Graduate Division in appointment and development of faculty assigned to teach courses in the program.
  • Consults with faculty to resolve any concerns with agency affiliations.
  • Collaborates with administrative staff to facilitate program operations.
• B. Students
  • Works with the Associate Dean Graduate Nursing Division in facilitating recruitment, admission, advisement, student progression and retention.
  • Assists the Associate Dean Graduate Nursing Division in dealing with student concerns.
  • Collaborates with the Clinical Affiliations department to facilitate practicum placement.
• C. Educational Planning and Development
  • Collaborates with the Associate Dean Graduate Nursing Division in the ongoing development and program evaluation.
  • Assists the Associate Dean Graduate Nursing Division in planning class schedules and faculty teaching assignments.
  • Serves as a liaison with nursing faculty and clinical agencies for clinical practicum.
  • Responsible to report and enter program data in respective databases.

• A. Supports the University’s mission and goals, the continuous quality improvement process, and embraces a broad institutional view.
• B. Present on campus to provide comprehensive leadership of a professional program.
• C. Serves as a team member and leads through service and modeling.
• D. Provides feedback to the Associate Dean Graduate Nursing Division and participates in the development, implementation, and revision of a strategic long‑range plan for the College of Nursing.
• E. Builds consensus between students, faculty and nursing administration, respecting lines of authority as set forth by the University.
• F. Holds meetings with the adjunct and full‑time faculty who teach in the AGACNP program.
• G. Assists the Associate Dean Graduate Nursing Division in the preparation of reports for the institution, state regulatory agencies, and accreditation bodies.
• H. Attend various university events to facilitate student admission, retention, and celebrations.

• A. Maintains membership and participates in professional organizations.
• B. Maintains understanding of current trends and innovations in nursing practice, research, and education.
• C. Maintains professional competence in clinical practice and national NP board certification in population‑focused area.
• D. Demonstrates scholarship through presentations, papers, publications, and other creative and professional activities.
• E. Serves as a Christian role model.

• A. Fulfills teaching assignments as determined by academic contract.
• B. Demonstrates and leads in a commitment to the integration of faith and learning.
• C. Demonstrates and leads in a commitment to the utilization of technology in instruction.

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.