Director of Nursing

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Nursing provides leadership and oversight for Westminster’s nursing team and campus health operations. This position is responsible for supervising nursing staff, managing clinic supplies and budgets, coordinating workers’ compensation claims, and implementing wellness initiatives.

In collaboration with administrators, counselors, HR, and academic liaisons, the Director ensures the provision of responsive, high-quality healthcare for students, faculty, and staff. The role also includes direct patient care, health record management, emergency preparedness, and promoting a culture of well-being across the community.

Supervisor: Dean of Curriculum and Academics

Supervisory Responsibilities: Infirmary Nurses

Position Status:  Salaried, exempt, full-time, 12-month (follows the Academic School Calendar)

Hours of Work: This is a full-time, year-round position. Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some weekend and evening work may be required. 

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.

Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Nurse with a current Georgia nursing license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and AED certification

Professional Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and standard productivity platforms (e.g., Magnus Health, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
• Ability to work independently, to maintain strict confidentiality, and to interface effectively with a diverse constituency, representing the School with integrity and professionalism
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret clinical, regulatory, and policy-related information and communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and external healthcare providers

Leadership & Professional Attributes

• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered care and the health and well-being of a school community
• Collaborative, adaptable leadership style with a service-oriented mindset
• Ability to build effective partnerships with colleagues across divisions and departments
• Commitment to Westminster’s mission, values, and culture, including respect for the dignity and well-being of all members of the community

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides health care services to students, faculty, and staff by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.

Clinical Care and Health Services

• Establishes and upholds clinical standards of care, documentation protocols, and health procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality nursing services across all divisions
• Provides direct clinical care as needed, including assessment, treatment, and medication administration, in accordance with nursing standards and School protocols by anchoring the Pressly infirmary and covering other infirmaries as needed
• Collaborates with students, families, faculty, counselors, and administrators to support continuity of care and students’ holistic well-being

Health Records and Compliance

• Oversees student health records using Magnus Health, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance
• Monitors and manages immunization records, health forms, and physician documentation required for attendance and program participation
• Ensures compliance with applicable HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, CDC, and public health regulations
• Develops, implements, and oversees health-related protocols, including medication administration, documentation standards, and family communication practices

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Leads, supervises, mentors, and evaluates the campus nursing team to ensure professional excellence and consistent standards of care
• Oversees staffing models, coverage plans, and workload distribution to meet the health needs of students and staff across all divisions
• Supports onboarding, training, and professional development of nursing staff

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Coordinates and ensures completion of CPR, First Aid, and emergency response training for all faculty and staff; serves as the point person for campus-wide health emergency planning and drills
• Responds to campus medical emergencies and provides leadership during health-related crises
• Maintains emergency response equipment and ensures preparedness for injury, illness, or widespread health events
• Serves as a key advisor in campus safety planning and health risk management initiatives
• May be required to become a Certified CPR and First Aid Instructor
• May be required to complete regular and ongoing first responder training

Administrative Leadership and Collaboration

• Manages clinic operations, including budgeting, supply inventory, and resource allocation
• Manages health-related workplace injuries, Workers’ Compensation matters, and employee accommodations in collaboration with Human Resources
• Serves as a liaison to administrators, athletic trainers, families, and external healthcare providers
• Participates in student support, administrative, and risk management meetings as appropriate
• Collaborates with school leadership on health-related policies and contributes to long-term strategic planning for wellness initiatives and emergency preparedness
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid is required.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions and frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.  The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day.  Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required, primarily for planned events, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

Driving a Westminster vehicle may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.  It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state, and local laws.  EOE/M/F/D/V.