Director of Nursing

Duties

• Administers the educational programs of the Nursing Division.
• Serves as the administrator for the Nursing degree program and the certificate.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates division programs and their associated courses.
• Develops strategic plan for division programs in collaboration with the faculty.
• Establishes annual goals and objectives for the division in collaboration with the faculty.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Provides supervision of all personnel within the division.
• Evaluates faculty and makes the initial recommendation concerning tenure and promotion for divisional faculty.
• Calls for community assessments and market analyses to determine the feasibility of initiating new programs within the division of Nursing.
• Supports faculty who lead advisory committees for Nursing division programs.
• Prepares, allocates, and monitors the annual divisional budget.
• Participates actively in professional organizations at the local, state, and national level.
• Provides guidance to faculty on developing, maintaining, and academic and clinical standards.
• Manages divisional grants by coordinating applications, monitoring budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and tracking project milestones.
• Coordinates and monitors divisional grants to ensure accurate budgeting, timely reporting, and adherence to funding requirements.
• Establishes a professional development plan focused on continuing education, management, and leadership, with an annual review and revision.
• Organizes and facilitates nursing division faculty meetings.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Contract Coordinator of WSCE, arranges the necessary clinical facilities and written agreements required to support the Nursing programs.
• Maintains appropriate files, records, and program evaluations in the Nursing Division.
• Recommends the purchase of equipment for the division.
• Provides support for the successful implementation of the Nursing Simulation Laboratory.
• Coordinates programs with other areas of the college.
• Participates in the hiring process of new faculty members.
• Acts as a liaison for the Nursing Division with other College divisions, the community, and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Serves as a consultant to the Dean of Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education in the process of planning and delivering continuing education courses in the nursing field.
• Works with the Dean of Instruction and Dean of Academic Innovation & Technology to support instruction in the Nursing programs.
• Works with the Enrollment Services and divisional faculty in the selection and admission of students into the Nursing programs.
• Applies to serves as a Peer Evaluator for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Evaluation Review Panel, contributing to program evaluation and accreditation processes.

Education and Experience

• Masters degree in nursing or the willingness to work towards a degree if hired (doctorate preferred); Minimum of five years of leadership and supervisory experience required.
• Teaching experience, as well as proficiency with computer applications and budget preparation, is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong management and organizational skills;
• Advising/counselling skills;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and administrators.