Director of Nursing

Director Of Nursing

The Opportunity: The Director of Nursing will provide strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership for nursing programs, including NAC, ADN, and RN-to-BSN pathways. This position reports to the Dean of Health Sciences, who serves as the Nurse Administrator for all SVC nursing programs and maintains authority and communication with the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON), with this role serving as support. The Director supports program operations, student success, and compliance while contributing to program growth and excellence.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position working 12 months per year.

About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC's Vision statement; "Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities." SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all. SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and to diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

Mission : Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities. Vision : The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to: equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community; our Guiding Principles; decisions based on strategy and evidence; the development of our employees; a diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington. Guiding Principles : Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.

Did You Know: Skagit Valley College is an innovative community college committed to offering inclusive access to educational opportunities, supporting student achievement, and engaging our community. SVC is nationally known for learning communities and support for high impact teaching practices that improve the lives of our students. We are committed to creating student learning experiences that foster equity and diversity to strengthen our local and global communities. We practice a high degree of collaboration among faculty, staff, and administrators to lead initiatives that advance student success and strengthen our increasingly diverse district. We value student and colleague engagement in creating an equitable, diverse, innovative, learning-centered environment. Skagit Valley College offers: an unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community; support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship; exciting opportunities for personal and career growth; diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban and urban lifestyles; friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments; excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision

• Provide oversight of associate and certificate-level programs academic scheduling. Provide support of the bachelor's level programs in partnership with the Dean of Health Sciences;
• May provide oversight of the adjunct faculty;
• Provide oversight of classified staff;
• In collaboration with program staff and faculty, provide oversight of associate degree student recruitment, admissions, academic performance, disciplinary issues, and initiate corrective action;
• Work collaboratively with the Dean of Health Sciences and the Clinical Coordinator to support clinical course placement, assignments, and scheduling in compliance with agency contracts;
• In collaboration with administrators, faculty, and staff assures compliance with external regulatory bodies, policies, and laws, specifically the Washington State Board of Nursing;
• Initiates the generation of data and provides that data for inferential decision making;
• Collects, monitors, and apprises the Dean of Health Sciences on a quarterly basis regarding adherence to high-quality student outcomes;
• In collaboration with program staff and faculty, seeks funding sources to support program growth;
• Directs maintenance and updates of databases, records management, and program websites to ensure accurate administrative records and operational functions;
• Oversee the development and revision of nursing program handbooks in alignment with state and college policies and practices;
• In collaboration with the Dean of Health Sciences, staff and faculty prepare reports as needed for external bodies: eg, ACEN, WABON, College, etc.;
• In collaboration with the Dean of Health Sciences, staff and faculty, expand community partnerships to facilitate robust advisory board participation, student employment opportunities, and clinical placements;
• Supervise assigned Nursing Department employees;
• Participate in recruitment, interviews, hiring recommendations, and training new instructors, clinical instructor substitutes, and lab assistants in instructional methods and classroom expectations;
• Coordinate meetings and communicate matters to the Nursing department faculty and staff;
• Establish and monitor process with support staff examining current equipment and supplies;
• Utilize Customer Relation Management software to manage communications and interactions with prospective students of the RN to BSN program;
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Excellence

• Collaborates with the Dean of Health Sciences to fulfil the college and program mission, vision, and values;
• Collaborates with administrators, faculty, and staff in daily oversight of the nursing programs with regard to curriculum planning, integration, and evaluation;
• Participate and facilitate the development of the department's systematic evaluation plans;
• Mentors and counsels faculty in the development and enhancement of teaching skills;
• Assures quality of instruction and development of faculty as educators in conjunction with the Dean of Health Sciences;
• Facilitate staff and faculty efforts in establishing program goals and objectives in planning and implementing the activities to achieve them;
• In collaboration with the Dean of Health Science and Nursing staff and faculty, support monitoring and maintenance of current and accurate course information and academic records, including syllabi, objectives, faculty and student records, and reports for accreditation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain partnerships and interagency community connections;
• Engage students through innovative instructional approaches, including learning communities, service learning projects, and contextualized learning;
• Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning for all students;
• Practice and adopt a variety of active learning strategies that facilitate student learning and that are inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
• Support students in accessing appropriate instructional and non-instructional services to facilitate student retention, completion and academic success for all students;
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, and online and hybrid modalities;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups to promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Recruit and inspire diverse student populations to embrace learning and facilitate completion;
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and other various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in support of SVC's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, and collaboration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing;
• Unencumbered Washington State RN license;
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience;
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience;
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience;
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