Director of Nursing

JOB PURPOSE :

Directs and coordinates the nursing programs for NTU. Oversees day to day program operations.

This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops departmental plans, policies, procedures, goals and objectives and ensures compliance to regulations.
• Develops, reviews, and revises state-required nursing curriculum.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering annual budget; presenting and justifying budget recommendations to appropriate personnel.
• Determines required laboratory and classroom equipment needs.
• Exercise leadership in the area of program oversight and curriculum maintenance. Have a broad understanding of the intricacies of the program and its relationship to the University at large.
• Conducts periodic program review and maintaining appropriate assessment records. Review assessment activities periodically.
• Coordinate a schedule of course offerings to meet the needs of the students. Provide leadership in the advisement of students and evaluation of student performance.
• Maintain meaningful agreements with local clinical sites; oversee scheduling and assignment of students at such clinical sites.
• Oversee, market, and participate in regular events related to student recruitment and any other activities related to the nursing program and community outreach.
• Coordinates admission and advisement for students in the Nursing program.
• Serves as liaison with community health agencies, institutions and / or groups to keep abreast of community needs.
• Serves as liaison with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Responsible for the annual ongoing systematic development, implementation and evaluation of the total program.
• Collaborates with administration, staff and faculty to improve efficiencies in customer services, teaching and learning for students.
• Teaches nursing classes.
• Keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of department activities by attending meetings and submitting reports.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Maintains clinical and educational competencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Evening and / or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.