Practical Nursing Program Director

SUMMARY: The Program Director shall oversee and manage the operations of the Practical Nursing program. The Program Director shall be proficient in program administration, curriculum design, instruction, evaluation, budget planning, faculty mentoring, and accreditation processes.

The Program Director must possess strong leadership and communication skills to effectively meet the needs of students, faculty, and the healthcare community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in Nursing, minimum
• Current, unrestricted State RN License
• Academic leadership experience, minimum 2 years
• Full-time teaching experience, minimum 2 years
• Full-time nursing practice experience, minimum 4 years
• Familiarity with accreditation processes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with faculty, Clinical Coordinator (if applicable), Dean of Academic Affairs, Regional Academics, Program Chair, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness
• Identify trends within the profession to include: best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision/update
• Participate in budget planning (maintain operational equipment, resources, and instructional/training tools)
• Provide input and updates to program section of the schools master plan
• Maintain a systematic plan of evaluation, reflective of on-going faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes
• Conducts reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, program evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments
• Observe, evaluate, and monitor faculty/staff performance and provide feedback in a timely manner
• Conduct regular departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and methods for improvement
• Attend regular curriculum meetings, College faculty meetings, and Advisory Board meetings
• Cultivate relationships with clinical sites, and evaluate and assure clinical education effectiveness
• Review Clinical scheduling and provide oversight of the Clinical Coordinator (if applicable) or act has Clinical Coordinator
• Work with campus Librarian to maintain current books, periodicals, and electronic resources relevant to the professional discipline
• Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development
• Utilize the staffing model to proactively identify hiring needs
• Back-up of Nursing faculty, as needed.

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS:

The Nurse Administrator/Program Director utilizes their professional expertise to enhance, develop, maintain, and deliver education experiences to students:

• Create inclusive process that engages faculty in curriculum enhancement and development
• Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance
• Assess student's academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and/or customized remediation plans
• Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests
• Work collaboratively with other departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education, demonstrating procedures and techniques, and getting to and from appropriate classes and offices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office setting: moderate noise levels and controlled indoor climate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LOCATION:

This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Office of the Executive Director. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President and all final approvals must come from the Office of the Executive Director.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off