at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Job Description
- Maintain an effective Practical Nursing Program by providing leadership in curriculum development and improvement, regular review, student outcome assessment/evaluation and revision for currency and relevance in response to changing health care needs.
- Provide leadership in the Practical Nursing Program, including the processes of licensing, preparation of program approval visits, program review process, and required reports to licensing agencies.
- Review and continuously monitor Practical Nursing Program for compliance with applicable state and federal law, regulations, and guidelines related to the discipline, and state (Kansas Board of Nursing) standards.
- Establish policy/procedures for Practical Nursing Program and clinical sites. Work with faculty in the development and consistent implementation of program policies for faculty and students.
- Establish, maintain, and administer clinical partnerships with off-site agencies/facilities for student clinical placements.
- Recruit, hire, and supervise licensed nursing faculty and administrative staff, including facilitating faculty and staff
- Coordinate with the Simulation Lab Coordinator and program faculty to supervise the management and general functions of nursing simulation/skills labs and the clinical component of the Practical Nursing Program.
- Coordinate with Practical Nursing faculty to supervise student performance practices at each location and clinical site to ensure achievement of learning outcomes expected of a Practical Nursing program.
- Implement student selection and admission policies and procedures and ensure validation of transfer credits.
- Promote, publicize, and represent the Practical Nursing Program, participating in conferences (forums) and professional organizations at local and national levels.
- Participate in program-related college events as indicated, (e.g., orientation, pinning or allied health ceremonies, graduations).
- Identify, develop and assist with grant submissions and other funding sources to enhance the Practical Nursing Program and support program expansion. Assist with establishing and maintaining grant reporting requirements.
- Teach effectively the approved theory and clinical curriculum to prepare students to become practical nurses. Assignments may include non-traditional scheduling, and teaching via alternative delivery systems.
- Network with community and industry partners to build/maintain a strong advisory board; gather feedback from stakeholders to meet standards of practice through Practical Nursing Program outcomes.
- Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
- Serve actively on campus committees.
- Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
Secondary –
- Performs other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned by the Allied Health Department Co-Chairs or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
