What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing Programs position at Craven Community College?
JOB
The Director of Nursing Programs is a 12-month Faculty position that is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives, and program compliance with SACS standards as well as maintaining full approval through the North Carolina State Board of Nursing and the National League of Nursing (NLN) programmatic accreditation for both the Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs. These responsibilities require leadership in 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; clinical site development and partnerships; managing the fiscal and financial resources of the programs operations and goals and generating reports as needed. The Director teaches as designated by the Dean.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Ensures compliance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing and NLN accreditation requirements to maintain quality and integrity of nursing programsRecruits, hires, and evaluates full-time and adjunct nursing facultyCreates, maintains and assigns the course schedules for all ADN and PN nursing classesEnsures availability of current and consistent course guides and syllabiSelects and recommends instructional materials and equipment pursuant to established departmental budgetsUpdates the Dean of Health Sciences on challenges, issues and concerns of the Nursing programs and area health care providers and suggest opportunities for the College to continuously enhance its service in NursingEvaluates and revises all processes and policies related to Nursing, including but not limited to admissions, testing, attendance and conductEstablishes and maintains a positive, effective working relationship with students, staff, faculty, institutional representatives and other stakeholdersSecures and maintains clinical affiliations with area health care facilities and ensure student compliance with pre-clinical requirementsPerforms basic faculty functions including curriculum design, development, and evaluation; teaching; identification and assessment of appropriate student learning outcomes; student advising; and institutional and professional serviceReviews and edits Student Handbook annuallyPromotes community awareness of program opportunitiesSeeks opportunities to market the Nursing Program to individuals, groups, and industry leadersParticipates on college committees as requestedPerforms other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge Be experientially qualified to lead the program to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes Comprehensive knowledge of nursing concepts, theories, and practices with the ability to use in complex and/or difficult situations as it pertains to the departmental focus Current trends in nursing education and administration and new nursing program development Curriculum and program development processes and techniques for nursing programs Academic and business workings of a higher education institution College educational philosophy and management and administrative practices and procedures; college curricula and instructional programs Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation and North Carolina Board of Nursing standards as it relates to areas of responsibility Skills Clinical competency and professional standards of practice in nursing Proficiency in creating, adapting, and implementing student-directed, participatory, project-based curriculum and programs Proficiency in technological systems as they apply to instructional, administrative, and workplace needs Develop and interpret financial data/plans and manage resources Proficiency in planning work activities, schedules, priorities and utilization of resources People management: setting clear expectations, reviewing progress, providing feedback and guidance, holding people accountable Communication: balances listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed Quality/Compliance: achieves a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes, honoring College policies and all regulatory requirements Abilities Perform all aspects of the job with fairness, equity, patience, discretion and ability to maintain poise in crisis situations Handle confidential information with absolute discretion Think, reason, and make sound judgments on how responsibilities are completed in compliance with College standards and guidelines Verbal and written communication; capable to receive and give direction, and establish and promote positive employee, student and public relations Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels
The Director of Nursing Programs is a 12-month Faculty position that is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives, and program compliance with SACS standards as well as maintaining full approval through the North Carolina State Board of Nursing and the National League of Nursing (NLN) programmatic accreditation for both the Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs. These responsibilities require leadership in 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; clinical site development and partnerships; managing the fiscal and financial resources of the programs operations and goals and generating reports as needed. The Director teaches as designated by the Dean.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Ensures compliance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing and NLN accreditation requirements to maintain quality and integrity of nursing programsRecruits, hires, and evaluates full-time and adjunct nursing facultyCreates, maintains and assigns the course schedules for all ADN and PN nursing classesEnsures availability of current and consistent course guides and syllabiSelects and recommends instructional materials and equipment pursuant to established departmental budgetsUpdates the Dean of Health Sciences on challenges, issues and concerns of the Nursing programs and area health care providers and suggest opportunities for the College to continuously enhance its service in NursingEvaluates and revises all processes and policies related to Nursing, including but not limited to admissions, testing, attendance and conductEstablishes and maintains a positive, effective working relationship with students, staff, faculty, institutional representatives and other stakeholdersSecures and maintains clinical affiliations with area health care facilities and ensure student compliance with pre-clinical requirementsPerforms basic faculty functions including curriculum design, development, and evaluation; teaching; identification and assessment of appropriate student learning outcomes; student advising; and institutional and professional serviceReviews and edits Student Handbook annuallyPromotes community awareness of program opportunitiesSeeks opportunities to market the Nursing Program to individuals, groups, and industry leadersParticipates on college committees as requestedPerforms other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge Be experientially qualified to lead the program to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes Comprehensive knowledge of nursing concepts, theories, and practices with the ability to use in complex and/or difficult situations as it pertains to the departmental focus Current trends in nursing education and administration and new nursing program development Curriculum and program development processes and techniques for nursing programs Academic and business workings of a higher education institution College educational philosophy and management and administrative practices and procedures; college curricula and instructional programs Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation and North Carolina Board of Nursing standards as it relates to areas of responsibility Skills Clinical competency and professional standards of practice in nursing Proficiency in creating, adapting, and implementing student-directed, participatory, project-based curriculum and programs Proficiency in technological systems as they apply to instructional, administrative, and workplace needs Develop and interpret financial data/plans and manage resources Proficiency in planning work activities, schedules, priorities and utilization of resources People management: setting clear expectations, reviewing progress, providing feedback and guidance, holding people accountable Communication: balances listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed Quality/Compliance: achieves a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes, honoring College policies and all regulatory requirements Abilities Perform all aspects of the job with fairness, equity, patience, discretion and ability to maintain poise in crisis situations Handle confidential information with absolute discretion Think, reason, and make sound judgments on how responsibilities are completed in compliance with College standards and guidelines Verbal and written communication; capable to receive and give direction, and establish and promote positive employee, student and public relations Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels
