Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Directs and coordinates the nursing programs for NTU. Oversees day to day program operations.

This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops departmental plans, policies, procedures, goals and objectives and ensures compliance to regulations.
• Develops, reviews, and revises state-required nursing curriculu
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering annual budget; presenting and justifying budget recommendations to appropriate personn
• Determines required laboratory and classroom equipment need
• Exercise leadership in the area of program oversight and curriculum maintenanc Have a broad understanding of the intricacies of the program and its relationship to the University at large.
• Conducts periodic program review and maintaining appropriate assessment record
• Review assessment activities periodic
• Coordinate a schedule of course offerings to meet the needs of the student Provide leadership in the advisement of students and evaluation of student performance.
• Maintain meaningful agreements with local clinical sites; oversee scheduling and assignment of students at such clinical sit
• Oversee, market, and participate in regular events related to student recruitment and any other activities related to the nursing program and community outreach.
• Coordinates admission and advisement for students in the Nursing progra
• Serves as liaison with community health agencies, institutions and/or groups to keep abreast of community need
• Serves as liaison with regulatory and accrediting bod
• Responsible for the annual ongoing systematic development, implementation and evaluation of the total progr
• Collaborates with administration, staff and faculty to improve efficiencies in customer services, teaching and learning for students.
• Teaches nursing c
• Keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of department activities by attending meetings and submitting report
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organization
• Maintains clinical and educational competenc
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding departmental activit
• Supervises and manages personnel which include hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• Preparing and maintaining departmental budgets and oversee compliance throughout fiscal year; time keeping and appro

M I NIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field.
• Five (5) years' work experience in a senior administrative position at an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Current Registered Nursing License in New Mexico or a compact state; current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association.
• Valid and clean state driver's licen
• Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.

PREFERRED Q UALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Five (5) y