Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (Beloit Campus)

Purpose
Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree 


• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Kansas or eligible for licensure


• Three years of clinical nursing experience, previous teaching experience, and administrative or curriculum experience preferred


• Must meet employment requirements of parent institution regarding health, certification, and interest


• Supervisory skills


• Excellent organizational and communication skills


• Demonstrate a commitment to help students succeed


• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with a student-first attitude


• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member


• Employment is dependent on pre-employment background screening

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work


• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds


• May require some travel


• Indoors, environmentally controlled


• Ability to stand for an extended period of time


• Occasional stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people

Essential Functions

• Regular attendance and timeliness


• Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program


• Directly supervises/evaluates Practical Nursing Instructors


• Stays aware of up-to-date nursing trends and skills


• Monitor pre-entrance testing and admissions of students


• Coordinate Advisory Committee activities


• Represent the nursing program to the Kansas State Board of Nursing


• Serve as Department Chair


• Review and revise the nursing student & faculty handbook yearly


• Participate in the selection, progression and retention of students


• Initiate and evaluate contracts for utilization of clinical resources for learning experiences


• Participate in the formulation of the department budget and utilization of funds


• Monitor clinical rotation schedules


• Retain official grade and attendance documentation


• Coordinate state board applications


• Coordinate nurse pinning ceremony


• Prepare and maintain nursing program records and reports of accrediting agencies


• Coordinate spring nursing job fair


• Review relevant areas of the website and recommend changes to your supervisor


• Demonstrate a daily commitment to the Fort Hays Tech | North Central, Vision, and Values

Compensation & Benefits

• 190-day contract.


• Salary commensurate with education and experience.


• Comprehensive medical benefits package.


• Section 125 Cafeteria Benefit Plan.


• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).


• Paid sick leave and personal leave.


• Paid Parental Leave Program for eligible employees.


• Employee tuition assistance opportunities.


• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses in accordance with College policy.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Applicants shall include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. 

 Applicants must apply online at https://fhtechnc.bamboohr.com/careers Questions should be directed to Aubree Winkel, Search Liaison, at [email protected] or call 785-738-9059. Position open until filled.

Fort Hays Tech | North Central is an EOE/AAE