What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Program Director position at Pima Medical Institute?
SUMMARYDirect the activities associated with the Practical Nursing Program. These activities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the details of program offerings, scheduling classes, lab operations, curriculum review, conducting advisory committee meetings, and making recommendations for faculty hiring, budgeting, and purchasing. May participate in classroom instruction.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvide leadership to the program and administer all aspects of the practical nursing education program, including curriculum oversight and review, continuous quality evaluation using the Program Evaluation Plan, and meeting all requirements for continuing accreditation.Facilitate and coordinate activities related to academic policies, personnel policies,resources, facilities, services, laboratories, and clinical sites.Prepare and administer the budget in coordination with the Campus DirectorOversee faculty recruitment, retention, and evaluation in teaching abilityand nursing knowledge and skills. Determine faculty load.Maintain policies or procedures that promote safe patient care during student clinicalexperiences.Teach in the classroom.Participate in the recruitment, selection, advisement, and retention of students,working to ensure a diverse student body.Maintain professional education to ensure optimal role development.Participate in activities that contribute to the governance of the parent institution anduse campus and corporate reporting systems appropriately and efficiently.Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with the community of interest.Insure and document the nursing education program's compliance with the NursePractice Act, the Board Rules and Regulations, and all other state and federal guidelines.Identify and advocate for services needed by students in the nursing education program.The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.MARGINAL FUNCTIONSMaintain visibility in professional, academic, regulatory, and local communities. Develop, schedule, and chair faculty meetings. Participate in community service projects andpresentations.MENTAL TASKSCommunicate. Read. Comprehend. Perform functions from written and oral instructionsand from observing others.PHYSICAL TASKSSort, separate, and file documents and forms. Write. Requires hearing to normal range.METHODS, TECHNIQUES, PROCEDURESSort, separate, and file documents and forms. Write. Requires hearing to normal range.EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALSUtilizes office equipment such as telephone, copier, printer, and computer. Utilizes medical equipment such as stethoscope, intravenous infusion pump, fetal monitor, andorthopedic trapeze. Utilizes teaching equipment such as a projector, interactive smartboard, online resources, and computerized testing.WORKING CONDITIONSExposure to indoor classroom, lab, and office environment. Contact with employees, students, and the public. Exposure to biohazardous materials such as blood and saliva.CONTROL SUPERVISIONSupervise the Clinical Director and program faculty.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing program recognized by the U.S.Secretary of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care.Three (3) years of teaching experience in an approved PN nursing education program or above.Current RN License and any other credential as required by local, state, and / or federal laws to work in the Nursing field.Documented knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation.Verbal and written communication skills.Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills preferred.
