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Asbury Village

Director of Health Services

Bloomfield, MI · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

The Avalon of Bloomfield Township is recruiting for Director of Health Services. This role ... Serve as the department representative and coordinator of the Quality Assurance program for nursing ...

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Director of Health Services

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

Director of Health Services About Us: At St. Camillus, exceptional care is more than a commitment ... Manage departmental budgets and resources efficiently. * Serve as a leader during state surveys and ...

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Director of Health Services

Mountlake Terrace, WA · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Collaborate with Department Directors on resident care and caregiver oversight. * Collaborate with the Regional Director of Health Services to ensure compliance with MBK policy and procedure and ...

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Working in a Department of Health position often involves navigating complex regulations, addressing rapidly changing public health concerns, and collaborating across multiple agencies. Professionals may encounter challenges such as coordinating emergency response efforts, communicating sensitive information to the public, and managing high workloads during health crises. Building strong teamwork skills, staying current with public health guidelines, and maintaining flexibility can help manage these challenges effectively.

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AspectDept Of HealthPublic Health Nurse
CredentialsVaries by role, often includes public health certificationsRN license, public health certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, clinics, community health programsCommunity clinics, public health departments, schools
Employer & IndustryGovernment, public health sectorPublic health departments, healthcare organizations

The Dept Of Health encompasses various roles within government health agencies, while Public Health Nurses are specific healthcare professionals working directly with communities to promote health. Both roles often require similar certifications and operate within public health settings, but their responsibilities and job functions differ.

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The Department of Health is a government agency responsible for protecting and improving public health. It oversees health policies, disease prevention, health education, and the regulation of healthcare providers and facilities. The department also manages public health programs, responds to health emergencies, and works to ensure that communities have access to quality healthcare. Its mission is to promote the well-being of citizens and address public health challenges at the local, state, or national level.

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Infographic showing various Dept Of Health job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,888 per year, or $41.3 per hour.

Chair, Department of Nursing

St. John's University

Queens, NY • On-site

Full-time

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St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.
A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.
St. John's University
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Chair, Department of Nursing
St. John's University invites applications for a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Department Chair of Nursing for its newly established Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a growing program that graduated its inaugural cohort in May 2026.
Reporting directly to the Dean, the Department Chair will play a pivotal role in advancing the BSN program's continued development, with a strong focus on achieving and maintaining CCNE accreditation standards, fostering academic excellence, and preparing practice-ready, compassionate nurses.
Key responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:
  • Provide strategic academic and administrative leadership for the Department of Nursing

  • Guide the ongoing development, assessment, and accreditation of the BSN program

  • Recruit, mentor, and support a diverse and high-performing faculty and staff team

  • Oversee curriculum planning, course scheduling, and program evaluation

  • Engage in student advising and success initiatives, ensuring a supportive learning environment

  • Promote faculty scholarship, professional development, and community engagement

  • Collaborate with the Simulation Center to provide quality nurse clinical simulation experiences

  • Serve as an active member of the College Executive Committee, contributing to broader institutional initiatives

Roles & Responsibilities
Students - the Chairperson shall:
  • Effectuate faculty policies regarding admissions and academic standing.

  • Provide department leadership in initiating and implementing the proper advisement of undergraduate students.

  • Be available to students each semester until all final grades are posted by all faculty members in the department and resolve any issues.

  • Have initial responsibility for receiving, evaluating, and resolving student complaints regarding academic matters pertaining to the department.

Faculty & Staff - the Chairperson shall:
  • Have primary responsibility for recruiting appropriate candidates for the instructional staff of the department.

  • Assign faculty to specific courses and arrange faculty schedules in conjunction with the appropriate department committees and program coordinators in conformity with University and College procedures.

  • Monitor and guide the professional development of nursing faculty. This shall include evaluation faculty, where the Chairperson deems it appropriate, regarding the individual's performance as a

teacher and as a researcher, the relationships of the individual with students and colleagues, and the individual's professional and creative work.
  • Administer the system of evaluation of faculty members, administrators, and staff in the department.

  • Chair the Department Personnel and Budget Committee meetings.

  • Supervise the activities of all non-instructional personnel in the department.

Program Development & Administration - the Chairperson shall:
  • Chair the Department Educational Policy Committee meetings.

  • Provide leadership in developing programs of study, updating existing degree programs, maintaining current course syllabi, textbooks, and other instructional materials and assuring appropriate support for programs of study in the University libraries and in other similar University facilities.

  • Have initial responsibility for planning course offerings for each semester and summer session in conjunction with the appropriate department committees and program coordinators.

  • Submit all required documentation (i.e course syllabi) to the Office of the Dean as requested.

  • Collaborate with the Office of Assessment & Accreditation on the submission of the University required assessment reports, College program assessment reports, CCNE assessment data, and related activities.

Additional duties, the Chairperson shall:
  • Prepare the department budget in conjunction with the Department Personnel and Budget Committee and administer the final department budget.

  • Prepare materials for the Bulletin in consultation with program coordinators.

  • Prepare the department annual report.

  • Maintain department records.

  • Supervise the use of the nursing skills labs and special equipment of the department.

  • Review all grant proposals before they are submitted to the proper authorities by department faculty and, where appropriate, by students.

  • Meet on a regular basis with the faculty members of the department to conduct the regular business of the department.

  • Attend meetings of Chairpersons called by the Dean and/or the Provost and VPAA at least once a month and at other reasonable times.

  • Maintain office hours for students at least four (4) days a week. Chairperson's office hours shall be posted and communicated to the Dean, department faculty, and students.

  • Represent the department at scholarly and professional meetings when such attendance is deemed by the Dean to be appropriate.

  • Attend orientation and training offered by the Provost and VPAA.

  • Attend college retreat and other development programs as deemed appropriate by the Dean.

Qualifications and Attributes
  • Nursing doctoral degree (DNP, Ph.D. or equivalent) required.

  • Experience as a nursing educator in an accredited nursing program, preferably in a BSN or higher program. Experience may include teaching, clinical practice, and administration. Must be able to demonstrate evidence of knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation.

  • Experience with CCNE and ACNE accreditation is strongly preferred.

  • Must be a nurse licensed or regulated as a registered nurse in a United States jurisdiction and eligible for licensure in New York.

  • Must be eligible for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level and possess research and scholarship experience.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with faculty, administration, staff, and students.

  • Committed to inclusive excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising students.

  • Possess a passion for academia and the nursing profession with sincere support and understanding of cultural diversity and the needs of the community.

  • Strong support for interprofessional education and an interest in forging relationships with related health professions.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annuall salary range for this position is $160,000 and $10,000 Department Chair stipend. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-Verify Employer
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