Program Director- Practical Nursing

Job Description
Plans, develops, manages, updates and evaluates all aspects of the program
Prepares data and other written materials for all required state and Vocational Nursing Board requirements, reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and site visits
Assists with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing program
Develops and implements program policies and procedures
Organizes and serves on committees
Oversees admission process and orientation.
Effectively serves as liaison between the community and the college
Develops and maintains educational partnerships with clinical sites
Performs a clinical site evaluation that includes a thorough assessment on the ability of the agency to provide clinical experience that meets the objectives for application of theory and clinical course objectives. The assessment includes an analysis of risk, hazards and safety of all students, as well as ensuring adequate staffing to handle clinical objectives
Maintains evaluations by students, clinical sites representatives, and faculty at completion of each clinical rotation and provides summary report to the Chief Executive Officer /Administrative Director of Nursing Programs, and shares same with Advisory committee
Ensures clinical contracts are updated and maintained
Participates in nursing faculty recruitment, hiring and orientation
Facilitates nursing faculty meetings on a regular basis and insures adequate records and minutes of the meetings are maintained
Assigns and schedules faculty to course and clinical sites
Monitors quality of instruction and participates in faculty and program review, evaluation, and strategic planning
Provides advising, support, and planning assistance to potential students
Provides input and ensure that students are properly oriented to nursing skills lab and clinical facilities prior to initiating clinical rotations
Participates in the planning and review process for the recruitment and admission of qualified nursing students
Assures that all students have completed the necessary documentation and met the requirements for graduation and licensing exam
Participates in the planning and implementation of the Nursing Advisory Committee meetings
Participates in professional development; maintains CE hours
Maintains current knowledge of State rules and regulations as relate to the practice of Vocational Nursing