Director Of Nursing- PN program

Description

SUMMARY:

The Director of Nursing is directly responsible and accountable for the operation of a successful premier practical nurse program. This includes ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives, and ensuring program compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies, as applicable. These responsibilities require leadership in both academic and workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals, directing and participating in educational planning, program organization, staffing, training and supervision of both full-time and part-time faculty, evaluating program faculty and student performance, motivating, and advising students. The individual that serves as a Director of Nursing is a faculty member who serves as a liaison with the administration of the College, while also performing administrative functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Actively involved in the identification of Practical Nurse students.
• Identify and recruit qualified faculty for the program.
• Ensure that faculty is providing quality education to the students.
• Conduct faculty evaluations and handle all communication regarding student-teacher evaluations.
• Monitor clinical activity with the assistance of the Clinical Coordinator.
• Monitor satisfactory academic progress (SAP) and counsel students as necessary.
• Assist in new student orientation and graduate recognition.
• Participate in student activities and be available to students on break, before, and after school.
• Prepare annual reports and extensive self-study reports.
• Periodically review Registered Nurse (RN) licenses and teacher’s certificates and work with staff to maintain and advance appropriate credentials.
• Provide counseling to applicants and admitted students regarding admission, transfer, and dismissal from the program.
• Coordinate the annual core curriculum evaluations of the program, assessment of institutional effectiveness plan, and prepare reports.
• Review the Program curriculum on an annual basis with regard to program curricula and make appropriate recommendations for changes.
• Other administrative tasks as deemed necessary.

INTER/INTRA-AGENCY COMMUNICATION AND DELIVERY:

• Ensure contractual agreements are maintained with clinical facilities and affiliate organizations.
• Secure qualified and knowledgeable LPN Advisory Board members from the local community and encourage their involvement in helping the program produce highly qualified and very well-trained practical nurses.
• Schedule and coordinate annual meetings of the LPN Advisory Board seeking the Board’s counsel on improvement of the program, maintaining program relevance with the medical community, and meeting workforce needs.
• Communicate and maintain an effective relationship with The Michigan Board of Nursing. Provide requested documentation and follow guidelines as outlined by the Michigan Department of Community Health.
• Coordinate community health programs (health fairs, blood drives) for students and faculty.

KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as active listening.
• Strong ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work well with a team of other department managers to ensure symmetry of operations.
• Ability to effectively motivate and manage a large team of faculty to ensure successful student outcomes.
• Proficient with basic office equipment, computers, and computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Dorsey policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency policies, as applicable.
• Working knowledge of CampusVue software preferred, but not required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Experience as an RN in a medical setting.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment; experience as a PN teacher preferred.
• Must be student-focused individual with a passion for education.

WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Willingness to work hours in excess of a typical work week when necessary.
• Extensive use of office equipment including personal computer, multi-line phone system, copier, printer, facsimile, and postage meter. 
•  Regular interaction with guests including applicants, current and potential students, potential employers, and staff
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment. 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their manager, in order to meet business demands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and employment with Dorsey College is “at-will”