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Program Director/Instructor Practical Nursing Program Technical Center

South Arkansas Community College

Job Description

The program director/instructor is responsible for all aspects of the Technical Center Practical Nursing program, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, implementation, classroom instruction, evaluation, and general effectiveness of the program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develops, revises, and evaluates program curriculum to assure that all theory and clinical content and required hours include areas required by ASBN (Arkansas State Board of Nursing) minimum standards and accreditation entities when/if applicable.
  • Completes and submits program documents required by ASBN, Office of Skills Development (OSD), and/or accreditation entities when/if applicable.
  • Assures that the program abides by college, ASBN, OSD, and accreditation (when/if applicable) regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Develops both short and long-range plans focusing on program success.
  • Collaborates with the Dean of Career Education, Director of Nursing Programs, and the Dean of Health Sciences in the coordination and scheduling of program courses each semester.
  • Delivers instruction to students based on program course needs.
  • Coordinates with the Dean of Career and Technical Education and faculty members to develop course curriculum and maintain current master and course syllabi per college policy.
  • Works together with faculty members to perform assessment of nursing courses and submission of course assessment reports as per college policy.
  • Maintains a comprehensive system of records for administration, faculty and students as per college policy, ASBN, OSD, and accreditation (when/if applicable) regulations; prepares reports for internal and external purposes; and carries on correspondence relating to the program.
  • Works with the Dean of Career and Technical Education in preparation and implementation of program budget.
  • Serves on college committees and attends meetings as appointed.
  • Develops and implements policies related to admission, retention, and progression of students, including initiation and coordination of student selection from application to admission into the program.
  • Provides academic advisement to students.
  • Plans and implements student recruitment strategies.
  • Assesses and evaluates student retention and attrition to include policies for retention improvement.
  • Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator and Director of Nursing Programs to establish and maintain affiliation agreements with clinical agencies.
  • Develops preceptorship/internship experiences where applicable.
  • Collaborates with faculty to procure and implement the use of equipment, supplies, electronic technology, applicable software, and learning resources for class, lab, and/or clinical delivery and enhancement.
  • Collaborates with the Dean of Career and Technical Education and the Director of Nursing Programs to ensure efficient use of instructional resources to facilitate student progress toward meeting objectives.
  • Participates in scholarly and service activities that include current nursing education and professional development.
  • Participates in annual advisory committee meetings, including collaboration to assess the needs of the community and respond appropriately.
  • Promotes additional educational experiences for students.
  • Assumes leadership for accreditation/approval procedures and activities for the Technical Center Practical Nursing program.
  • Participates in nursing faculty meetings.
  • Participates in community, recruitment, and marketing activities to promote the Technical Center Practical Nursing program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

The individual should (1) possess the knowledge and skills necessary to manage program oversight responsibilities, (2) possess the ability to present program curriculum, (3) be able to operate the program’s medical equipment, and (4) possess the skills and abilities to utilize programmatic computer software and online curriculum supplements.

Required Education and Experience:

The program director/instructor shall maintain a current unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in Arkansas and be employed full time. The practical nursing program director/instructor shall have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The program director/instructor shall have a minimum 3 years’ previous experience in clinical nursing practice and/or education.

Preferred Education and Experience:

The program director/instructor shall maintain a current unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in Arkansas and be employed full time. The practical nursing program director/instructor shall have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The program director/instructor shall have a minimum of 5 years’ previous experience in clinical nursing practice and/or education.

Physical Requirements:

The individual must be able to stand for long periods of time. The individual must be able to operate all program equipment. The individual must be able to lift 30 pounds.

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