Program Director - VocationalPractical Nursing Program - Sacramento CA

Job Description

Department: Academic Administration

Overall responsibilities: Responsible for the site supervision development planning coordination organization implementation and evaluation of the nursing program activities; Assists the Administrative Nursing Director and Chief Academic Officer in various aspects of the overall program and implementing special projects.

Job responsibilities:

Plans develops manages updates and evaluates all aspects of the program
Prepares data and other written materials for all required state and Nursing Board requirements reports proposals selfstudies surveys and site visits
Required to meet program related BVNPT regulations including section 2527(b): a school shall report to the Board within ten (10) days of the termination of a faculty member
Assists with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing program
Develops and implements program policies and procedures.
Organizes and serves on committees
Oversees admission process and orientation
Effectively serves as liaison between the community and the college
Develops and maintains educational partnerships with clinical sites
Performs a clinical site evaluation that includes a thorough assessment on the ability of the agency to provide clinical experience that meets the objectives for application of theory and clinical course objectives. The assessment includes an analysis of risk hazards and safety of all students as well as ensuring adequate staffing to handle clinical objectives
Maintains evaluations by students clinical sites representatives and faculty at completion of each clinical rotation and provides summary report to the Chief Executive Officer /Administrative Director of Nursing Programs and shares same with Advisory committee
Ensures clinical contracts are updated and maintained
Participates in nursing faculty recruitment hiring and orientation
Facilitates nursing faculty meetings on a regular basis and ensures adequate records and minutes of the meetings are maintained
Assigns and schedules faculty to course and clinical sites
Monitors quality of instruction and participates in faculty and program review evaluation and strategic planning
Provides advising support and planning assistance to potential students
Provides input and ensure that students are properly oriented to nursing skills lab and clinical facilities prior to initiating clinical rotations
Participates in the planning and review process for the recruitment and admission of qualified nursing students
Assures that all students have completed the necessary documentation and met the requirements for graduation and licensing exam
Participates in the planning and implementation of the Nursing Advisory Committee meetings
Participates in professional development; maintains CE hours
Maintains current knowledge of State rules and regulations as relate to the practice of Vocational Nursing

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Hold a current and active license as a Registered Nurse in the state of which you will be working
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an approved school
Have a minimum of three years of experience as a registered nurse; one year shall be in teaching or clinical supervision or a combination thereof in a state approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing or psychiatric technician school within the last five years; or a minimum of three years of experience in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five years; and
Have completed a course or courses offered by an approved school with instruction in administration teaching and curriculum development

Position Status:

Fulltime position with responsibilities of approximately 40 hours per week at the institution.

Requirements:

BSN RN License or higher

3 years of direct Nursing experience as an RN. (Cannot be less)

Preferred:

13 years of leadership experience

13 years of experience as a Nursing Instructor (Vocational Nursing or RN)

Location: Sacramento

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Great benefits competitive salary and a supportive work environment!