Director of Nursing and Allied Health

Position Announcement Director of Nursing and Allied Health

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson is accepting applications for the full-time position of Director of Nursing and Allied Health for the TCAT Jackson Regional Practical Nursing Program and other Allied Health programs.

Minimum Qualifications: BSN degree; 3 years of clinical experience and current unencumbered RN license, State of Tennessee; 3 years teaching experience in the nursing field; administrative and/or managerial supervision experience of nurses; good computer and communication skills; master’s degree in nursing (MSN) preferred.

General Duties:

· Coordinate the following programs: Practical Nursing, Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Central Sterile Processing Technology, and other allied-health-related programs that may be developed at TCAT Jackson and its extension campuses.

· Recruit, orient, counsel, evaluate, and teach students.

· Staff the department, train, evaluate, and supervise faculty and staff.

· Assign teaching and non-teaching job responsibilities, assist with teaching, and act as a mediator between students and teachers.

· Prepare annual reports for accrediting bodies and maintain records for the State Board of Nursing.

· Provide leadership in teaching, service, research, clinical practice, and developmental tasks for the department.

Responsibilities

· Manage all Allied Health programs at TCAT Jackson locations in Jackson, Brownsville, Whiteville, Lexington, Humboldt, and Henderson.

· Organize and ensure advisory meetings are conducted according to policy.

· Maintain completion, placement, and licensure standards of COE, TN Board of Nursing, and TCAT Jackson.

· Work with area healthcare facilities to secure clinical sites and serve as a liaison to ensure students meet all clinical requirements.

· Identify equipment needs for the allied health departments.

· Work with appropriate administrative personnel to develop adequate program budgets.

· Develop, review, and update curricula and instructional material with faculty to ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory or accreditation standards.

· Facilitate professional development programs for assigned faculty.

· Coordinate First Aid and CPR activities for faculty, staff, and students.

· Compile, revise, and publish the Practical Nursing Handbook and related manuals and brochures on a timely basis.

· Administer policies and procedures established by TBR/ TCAT and participate in College and Departmental Policy Development.

· Serve as the point of contact between the institution and third-party sponsors and vendors for nursing and allied health students.

· Perform all other duties as assigned by the President.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience and according to salary guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure: Please visit https://tcatjackson.edu/about/jobs-and-employment for the TCAT Jackson employment application. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and application to:

Ryan Arnold, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson

2468 Technology Center Drive

Jackson, TN 38301

ryan.arnold@tcatjackson.edu

EOE/Title IX/Title VI/ADA Employer A Tennessee Board of Regents institution

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person