Program Director/Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

The Nurse Program Director shall oversee and manage the operations of the nursing program. The Nurse Administrator / Program Director shall be proficient in program administration, curriculum design, instruction, evaluation, budget planning, faculty mentoring and accreditation processes. The Nurse Administrator / Program Director must possess strong leadership and communication skills to effectively meet the needs of students, faculty and the healthcare community.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Masters in Nursing, minimum

Current, unrestricted State of Florida RN License

Academic leadership experience, minimum 2 years

Full time teaching experience, minimum 2 years

Full time nursing practice experience, minimum 4 years

Familiarity with accreditation processes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Creation and maintenance of an environment conductive to teaching and learning

Liaison with the central administration and other units of the parent institution

Collaborate with faculty, Clinical Coordinator (if applicable), Dean of Academic Affairs, Regional Academics, Program Chair, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness, and development and implementation of curriculum

Identify and translate new trends within the profession to include : best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision / update

Collaborate with Campus President in the preparation and administration of the budget

In collaboration with faculty (ACEN), oversee the maintenance of the operational equipment, resources, and instructional / training tools

Provide input and updates to program section of the schools master plan

Maintain a systematic plan of evaluation, reflective of on-going faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes

Conducts reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, program evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments

Collaborates with the Dean of Academic Affairs to facilitates faculty development and professional growth

Collaborates with the Dean of Academic Affairs to complete performance reviews to include observation of faculty / staff performance and provide feedback in a timely manner

Maintain relationships with central administration, and clinical agencies

Collaborates with Accreditation Specialists in maintaining relationships with appropriate state, regional and national agencies

Conduct and Chair and faculty meetings and Advisory Board meetings

Attend specialty nursing committee meetings to discuss program effectiveness and matters for improvement (such as curriculum and attrition and retention meeting)

In collaboration with Clinical Coordinator (if applicable) cultivate relationships with clinical sites, and evaluate and assure clinical education effectiveness

Collaborate with Dean of Academics to create clinical faculty scheduling and provide oversight of the Clinical Coordinator, Simulation Coordinator (if applicable)

Collaborate with SEC Systems Librarian to maintain current books, periodicals, and electronic resources relevant to the professional discipline

Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development

Selection, credentialing and recommendation of faculty for appointment, promotion and retention to meet governing institution requirements

Utilize staffing model for the creation of reports measuring work activity, labor hours needed, analyze how employee time is spent to calculate costs and determine long term goals of the program

Back-up of Nursing faculty, as needed.

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS :

The Nurse Administrator / Program Director has the responsibility and authority for the administrative and instructional activities of the nursing education unit within the governing organization. Oversees the daily governing organization and nursing program matters such as, but not limited to, personnel matter, student matters, curricula matter, and resource matters.

The Nurse Administrator / Program Director contributes to the Welfare of Faculty and Staff by collaborating with the governing institution in the implementation of policies affecting faculty and staff promulgated by the governing organization and nursing education unit, including, but not limited to, those related to non-discrimination, appointment, rank, grievance, promotion, rights and responsibilities, salaries / benefits, and workload.

Create inclusive process that engages faculty in curriculum enhancement and development

Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance

Assess students academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and / or customized remediation plans

Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests

Seek faculty input (ACEN) in the evaluation, selection and deletion of library holdings and other library resources.

Collaborate with other departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education, demonstrating procedures and techniques, and getting to and from appropriate

classes and offices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Professional office setting : moderate noise levels and controlled indoor climate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LOCATION :

This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Office of the Executive Director. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President and all final approvals must come from the Office of the Executive Director.