Program Director of Practical Nursing

• Full-time
• Type of Position : Campus

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

Job responsibilities:

Plans, develops, manages, updates and evaluates all aspects of the program including but not limited to:

• Nursing program budget 
• Faculty and staff 
• Clinical site liaison
• Curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
• Program compliance with Board rules and regulations
• Student advocate
• Program policies and procedures Faculty and student handbooks
• Supplies and equipment to meet program objectives
• Ensures program compliance with accreditor rules, standards, and regulations
• Maintains student and faculty records in accordance with established policies
• Assists with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing program
• Develops and implements program policies and procedures
• Organizes and serves on program committees
• Accepts other duties as indicated to ensure consistency and meeting needs of students and programs
• Ensure compliance with clinical agency requirements for student and faculty initiation of clinical rotations 
• Participates in Nursing faculty recruitment, hiring and orientation
• Participates in conflict resolution for the faculty, staff, and student
• Monitors quality of instruction and participates in faculty and program review, evaluation, and strategic planning
• Maintains membership and participates in activities of professional associations
• Advises and provide academic support to nursing students as indicated
•  Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position.
• This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach.
• Must hold a current Graduate degree in Nursing 
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in pre- or post- licensure nursing 
• programs
• Active unencumbered Nursing License in the state in which you will be working or part 
• of the compact licensure
• At least three - four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and/or equivalent experience as determined by the state nursing board and accrediting bodies
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent skills in oral and written communications
• Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Ability to utilize computer-based resources
• Experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation and maintenance preferred

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

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