Practical Nursing Program Manager

JOB TITLE: Practical Nursing Program Manager

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SUPERVISORY: No

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

EEO Classification: Administrative

SUMMARY

The Practical Nurse (PN) Program Manager will report to the Director of Nursing (DON)to provide leadership and program coordination for the students and faculty in the PN program. This position is also responsible for fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The PN Program Manager will work with the DON to ensure compliance with mandates set by the Institution and all accrediting and approving bodies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively engage in retention activities including identifying at risk students
• Documented communication with both students and faculty regarding attendance and progress
• Assist students with academic advice and mentor instructors on effective academic counseling as needed
• Ensure student documents meet site standards for clinical placement
• Assist DON with preparation of reports for state and federal agencies maintain supply inventory anticipating department needs and maintain requisitions and cost allocations
• Carry out departmental functions and participate in professional meetings and events in the absence of the Director of Nursing
• Actively participate in the recruitment of faculty/staff
• May be required to teach as needed depending on course
• Attend all faculty meetings and required staff development sessions
• Collaborate with the program advisory committees and maintain positive communications within the career field
• Provide and/or coordinate student instruction on special topic workshops not covered by the academic faculty such as safety training etc.

Campus ATI expert:

• Assist students with navigating ATI before and during the Virtual ATI process
• Utilize resources available to coach students through their academic challenges
• Collect data analyze results and assist students accordingly
• Assist student with remediation if not meeting level one benchmark
• Tutor students as needed
• Assist students in preparation to challenge the NCLEX exam after program completion (i.e. boot camp review of test taking skills etc.)
• Other allied health/practical nurse program duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as active empathetic listening
• Ability to motivate guide and help students complete their program of study and faculty to mentor and educate.
• Strong ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
• Must be resourceful and able to problem solve strong initiative and solid judgment
• Must be reliable with strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registered/licensed practical nurse that is active and in good standing
• Three (3) years work experience in a post-secondary institution preferred.
• One (1) academic year full-time teaching experience in post-secondary institution

WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May require working late night or weekends
• 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.
• 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.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their manager in order to meet business demands. This is not an employment contract implied or otherwise and employment with Dorsey College is at-will.