Director, Nursing Program
Lone Star College
LSC-CyFair, TX
Job Description
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Director, Nursing Program is responsible for managing staff and/or resources of the Nursing program to provide specific program or service offerings to internal or external stakeholders. Responsible for program success through marketing and enrollment, and budget planning & allocation. The Director directs all aspects of the LVN & ADN program including admission, orientation, advising, progression, graduation and, when necessary, the probation, appeal and dismissal of students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Gather, collate, and disseminate program outcome data. Prepare and submit reports to Texas Board of Nursing for MEEP and ADN programs, Accrediting Commission for Nursing Education (ACEN) for ADN program, National League for Nursing (NLN), The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and others
Monitor the quality of all instruction including program review and strategic planning. Evaluate nursing faculty and staff
Maintain approval and accreditation standards, preparing for self-studies, site visits, and follow-up reports
Ensure all applicants are qualified by meeting program admission requirements for respective program. Ensure that students meet graduation and licensure requirements
Participate on college and system-wide hiring and other committees as needed. Serve as facilitator on all system-wide nursing committees and chair of campus specific nursing committees. Participate in and attend all advisory committee meetings
Schedule classes and clinical sites for respective college, using agreed upon system rotation. Schedule full time and adjunct faculty to appropriate workload and clinical sites based on clinical expertise
Work with academic affairs to establish and maintain affiliation agreements with clinical sites and universities
Mediate concerns between students and faculty. If conflict is unresolved, follow college procedures for grievance
Maintain community relationships, effectively communicate with community partners, participate in marketing, and advocate for the program in the community. Work with academic affairs to establish and maintain affiliation agreements with clinical sites and universities
Ensure that all admitted students receive adequate orientation to program and provide information sessions as needed for potential applicants
Develop and maintain current degree plan, keeping website and printed materials current
Ensure that all graduates meet the TBON standards for graduation and licensure requirements
Evaluate adjunct faculty as per system policy- in conjunction with Dean, evaluate full time faculty per system policy
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellent skills in oral and written communication
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and institutions
Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
Ability to utilize computer based resources. Demonstrated ability to build consensus
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Master's degree in Nursing
Experience must include at least 3 years of experience teaching in a professional nursing education program
Employed in the nursing field within the last 3 years
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with the State of Texas
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as the Director of a nursing program
Experience working in a multi-college higher education system
Experience with an integrated nursing program
Experience supervising and teaching other employees
Bilingual (English/Spanish)