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Cross Country Healthcare

Physician / Illinois / Locum or Permanent / Dean of Nursing Job

Cross Country Healthcare, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505

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Dean of Nursing

Location: Aurora, IL

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. Compensation: $105,000 $112,000 annually Schedule: Full-Time Leadership Position Are you a visionary nurse leader ready to shape the future of nursing education? This is your opportunity to lead a dynamic nursing program dedicated to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. As Dean of Nursing & Nurse Administrator, you ll play a pivotal role in guiding faculty, supporting students, and ensuring program excellence all while advancing nursing education in your community. What You ll Do

As Dean of Nursing, you will: Serve as the academic and administrative leader for the nursing program, overseeing faculty management, student success, and program compliance.

Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty and Associate Deans, fostering a collaborative and high-performance academic team.

Ensure curriculum quality and alignment with accreditation and Board of Nursing standards.

Establish and maintain clinical partnerships to provide students with exceptional real-world training opportunities.

Monitor and improve key academic metrics such as NCLEX pass rates, program completion, and graduation rates.

Act as a visible ambassador for the program, representing the nursing school at community events, pinning ceremonies, graduations, and professional gatherings.

Create an inclusive, student-centered environment that promotes engagement, learning, and retention.

What We re Looking For

Master s degree in Nursing (MSN) required; Doctoral degree preferred.

Active, unencumbered RN license in Illinois.

At least 2+ years of fu