Position Title : Dean of Nursing - LPN / RN Programs
Department : Academics
FLSA Status : Exempt
PRIOR DEAN OF NURSING / HIGHER-EDUCATION NURSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED !
Purpose of the position :
Responsible for the site supervision, development, planning, coordination, organization, implementation, and evaluation of the College's Nursing Program activities.
Job responsibilities :
- Plans, develops, manages, updates and evaluates all aspects of the program including but not limited to :
LPN / RN programs budget
Faculty and staff
Clinical site liaison
Curriculum development and implementation
Program compliance with Board rules and regulations
Site visits
Student advocate
Program policies and procedures
Faculty and student handbooks
Supplies and equipment to meet program objectivesPrepares data and other written materials for all required state and Board requirements : reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and site visitsEnsures that all student and faculty records on site are initiated and maintained in all phases of student academic status; works with Human Resources to maintain required documentation of faculty and staff qualificationsAssists with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing programDevelops and implements program policies and procedures.Organizes and serves on program committeesOversees admission process and orientationWrites articulation agreements with nearby colleges detailing accepted course equivalents for the purpose of transferring into other nursing programsEffectively serves as liaison between community and the collegeAccepts other duties as indicated to ensure consistency and meeting needs of students and programsDevelops and ensures that educational partnerships and contracts with clinical sites are initiated and maintainedPerforms and / or delegates a clinical site evaluation that includes a thorough assessment on the ability of the agency to provide Clinical experience that meets the objectives for application of theory and clinical course objectives. The assessment includes an analysis of risk, hazards, and safety of all students, as well as ensuring adequate staffing to handle clinical objectivesMeets with specific clinical faculty or agency educational representative to discuss and confirm number of students, faculty assignments, dates, times, clinical rotations, and clinical objectivesCompletes and forwards clinical approval forms as required prior to initiating clinical rotationsEnsures that evaluations by students, clinical sites representatives, and faculty at completion of each clinical rotation and provides a summary report to the Academic Dean, Chief Academic Officer, and shares same with the Advisory CommitteeEnsures the minutes of inter-agency meetings are maintained.Participates in Nursing faculty recruitment, hiring and orientationActively participates and or ensures that nursing faculty meetings are conducted on a regular basis and adequate records and minutes of the meetings are maintainedParticipates in conflict resolution for faculty, staff, and studentInitiates and maintains community relationships; advocates for and markets the programsMonitors quality of instruction and participates in faculty and program review, evaluation, and strategic planningMaintains membership and participates in activities of professional associationsInteracts with other college entities as a representative of nursing interests such as counseling, registration, and financial aidProvides advising support and degree planning assistance to potential studentsProvides input and ensures that students are properly oriented to nursing skills lab and clinical facilities prior to initiating clinical rotationsManages student appeals and grievances per policy.Participates in the planning and review process for the recruitment and admission of qualified nursing studentsAdvises and provides academic support to nursing students as indicatedAssures that all students have completed the necessary documentation and met the requirements for graduation and licensing examConducts Nursing Advisory Committee meetingsStudent performance in program, NCLEX licensing and job placement rates
