Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (Beloit Campus)

Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Kansas or eligible for licensure
• Three years of clinical nursing experience, previous teaching experience, and administrative or curriculum experience preferred
• Must meet employment requirements of parent institution regarding health, certification, and interest
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to help students succeed
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with a student-first attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member
• Employment is dependent on pre-employment background screening

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
• May require some travel
• Indoors, environmentally controlled
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Occasional stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people

Essential Functions:

• Regular attendance and timeliness
• Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program
• Directly supervises/evaluates Practical Nursing Instructors
• Stays aware of up-to-date nursing trends and skills
• Monitor pre-entrance testing and admissions of students
• Coordinate Advisory Committee activities
• Represent the nursing program to the Kansas State Board of Nursing
• Serve as Department Chair
• Review and revise the nursing student & faculty handbook yearly
• Participate in the selection, progression and retention of students
• Initiate and evaluate contracts for utilization of clinical resources for learning experiences
• Participate in the formulation of the department budget and utilization of funds
• Monitor clinical rotation schedules
• Retain official grade and attendance documentation
• Coordinate state board applications
• Coordinate nurse pinning ceremony
• Prepare and maintain nursing program records and reports of accrediting agencies
• Coordinate spring nursing job fair
• Review relevant areas of the website and recommend changes to your supervisor
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to the Fort Hays Tech | North Central, Vision, and Values

Compensation & Benefits:

• 190-day contract.
• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Comprehensive medical benefits package.
• Section 125 Cafeteria Benefit Plan.
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).
• Paid sick leave and personal leave.
• Paid Parental Leave Program for eligible employees.
• Employee tuition assistance opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses in accordance with College policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Applicants shall include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

Applicants must apply online at Questions should be directed to Aubree Winkel, Search Liaison, at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Position open until filled.

Fort Hays Tech | North Central is an EOE/AAE