Director of Nursing - PN/RN

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• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee spouse and dependent).
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• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance employee assistance program and 403b retirement plan.
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JOB TITLE

Practical Nursing Director

DEPARTMENT

Administration

SUPERVISORY

Yes

REPORTS TO

Managing Director

EEO Classification

Professionals

SUMMARY:

The Director of Nursing is directly responsible and accountable for the operation of a successful premier practical nurse program. This includes ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives and ensuring program compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies as applicable. These responsibilities require leadership in both academic and workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals directing and participating in educational planning program organization staffing training and supervision of both full-time and part-time faculty evaluating program faculty and student performance motivating and advising students. The individual that serves as a Director of Nursing is a faculty member who serves as a liaison with the administration of the College while also performing administrative functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively involved in the identification of Practical and Registered Nursing students.
• Identify and recruit qualified faculty for the program.
• Ensure that faculty is providing quality education to the students.
• Conduct faculty evaluations and handle all communication regarding student-teacher evaluations.
• Monitor clinical activity with the assistance of the Clinical Coordinator.
• Monitor satisfactory academic progress (SAP) and counsel students as necessary.
• Assist in new student orientation and graduate recognition.
• Participate in student activities and be available to students on break before and after school.
• Prepare annual reports and extensive self-study reports.
• Periodically review Registered Nurse (RN) licenses and teachers certificates and work with staff tomaintain andadvanceappropriate credentials.
• Provide counseling to applicants and admitted students regarding admission transfer and dismissal from the program.
• Coordinate the annual core curriculum evaluations of the program assessment of institutional effectiveness plan and prepare reports.
• Review the Program curriculum on an annual basis with regard to program curricula and make appropriate recommendations for changes

• **Other related tasks as assigned and deemed necessary.

INTER/INTRA-AGENCY COMMUNICATION AND DELIVERY:

• Ensure contractual agreements are maintained with clinical facilities and affiliate organizations.
• Secure qualified and knowledgeable LPN Advisory Board members from the local community and encourage their involvement in helping the program produce highly qualified and very well-trained practical nurses.
• Schedule and coordinate annual meetings of the LPN Advisory Board seeking the Boards counsel on improvement of the program maintaining program relevance with the medical community and meeting workforce needs.
• Communicate and maintain an effective relationship with The Michigan Board of Nursing. Provide requested documentation and follow guidelines as outlined by the Michigan Department of Community Health.
• Coordinate community health programs (health fairs blood drives) for students and faculty.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as active listening.
• Strong ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work well with a team of other department managers to ensure symmetry of operations.
• Ability to effectively motivate and manage a large team of faculty to ensure successful student outcomes.
• Proficient with basic office equipment computers and computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Dorsey policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency policies as applicable.
• Working knowledge of CampusVue software preferred but not required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Masters degree in nursing (MSN) required.
• Work experience as an RN in a medical setting.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment; experience as a PN Instructor is preferred.
• Must be student-focused individual with a passion for education.

WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be required to work early on occasion (for hospital visits) and occasionally on evenings/weekends (for campus visits and annual in-service trainings)
• Willingness to work hours in excess of a typical work week when necessary
• Extensive use of office equipment including personal computer copier printer facsimile and postage meter.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to see talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Travel: Local campus and hospital site visits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal state and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race color religion gender age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.

Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey Colleges Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights or both. Dorsey Colleges Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas 31799 John R Road Madison Heights MI 48071 Ph: 248.585.9200 ext. 11228. Dorsey Colleges nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please also refer to and select Report an Incident under the Title IX heading.