VN Program Director - Evening/ Weekends

Position Description

The Director of the Vocational Nursing Program has the responsibility and authority to carry out the duties set forth in the regulations of the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Provides administrative leadership for the Vocational Nursing Program and is accountable for the administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program. This position works cooperatively with the Assistant Director and supervises faculty and staff and supports students in all nursing program areas.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs all activities in developing, implementing, and managing the program.
• Provides leadership in all activities related to the vocational nursing program academic policies, curriculum, resources, services and program evaluation.
• Collaborates with the College President regarding budget development, makes recommendations for program resources and administers the program budget.
• Oversees recruitment, board approval (when indicated), hiring, training, development, supervision and performance of the Assistant Director, faculty and program staff.
• Conducts (chairs) monthly nursing faculty meetings for purposes of curriculum and policy discussion, evaluation, and revision.
• Serves as chair for the evaluation committee to oversee the comprehensive assessment of the program including the development and monitoring of the evaluation plan.
• Promotes a culture of professional nursing that embraces compassion and ethic based practice.
• Screens, interviews, counsels and selects applicant admitted to the vocational nursing program.

· Assists students to identify and utilize available community services and resources to resolve personal issues impacting their satisfactory academic progress.

• Facilitates the establishment of cooperative agreements/contracts for clinical practice sites and nursing education articulation.

· Attends clinical affiliation meetings at the contracted agencies to facilitate communication and identify the impact of new student placements.

• Maintains professional membership in community, state and national organizations to promote the college and nursing programs.
• Assures that student to faculty ratios for patient care experiences are maintained in accordance with state board of vocational nursing regulations.
• Serves as program liaison with the state board of vocational nursing and nursing/health care community.
• Insure efficient process of licensure paperwork to the state board of vocational nursing including submitting a student roster four weeks prior to the expected date of successfully completing required coursework (graduation) and notifying the board immediately regarding student(s) ineligible to take NCLEX-RN examination.
• Insure board receives faculty rosters including current active CA RN licensure prior to commencement of the initial cohort and when updated.
• Insures program compliance with requirements and standards of regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies.
• Assists with student problem resolution, implementing policies and procedures, and student orientation and advising.
• Maintains and reports student grades and attendance and implements retention initiatives in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Completes professional development activities to maintain expertise in accordance with college standards and identified needs.

Position Qualifications: The Director of Vocational Nursing must be a registered nurse who is knowledgeable and current regarding the program and the policies by which it is administered. This person must qualify for authorization by state agencies to ensure that all programs are properly supervised in compliance with the requirements of Title XVI of the State Education Code and other state regulations.

· A Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes coursework in nursing, education or administration

• A minimum of one year’s experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities consistent with Title 16. California Code of Regulations, section 1420 (h)

· A minimum of two years’ experience teaching in pre-or post-licensure registered vocational nursing programs

· Course work in Administration, Teaching, and Curriculum Development.

· Current license as a registered professional nurse in good standing.

· Current clinical nursing malpractice insurance.

· Criminal background clearance.

• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of program students, faculty and staff.

· Superior interpersonal and communication skills.

· Proficient in MS Office, Internet, and course management software.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• RN: 5 years (Preferred)
• higher education administration: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000