Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

Program Director of Practical Nursing

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Full-timeBoise, ID, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Be a registered nurse with current licensure in the state where teaching will occur.
Hold a current graduate degree in Nursing.
Have at least three years of teaching experience in pre-licensure or post-licensure nursing programs.
Maintain an active, unencumbered nursing license in the work state or hold compact licensure.
Have at least three to four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care, or equivalent experience accepted by the state nursing board and accrediting bodies.
Demonstrate leadership skills.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
Use computer-based resources.
Attend in person regularly on campus or onsite, up to five days per week.
Collaborate onsite with students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, manage, update, and evaluate all aspects of the practical nursing program.
Manage the nursing program budget.
Manage faculty and staff.
Serve as a liaison with clinical sites.
Develop, implement, and evaluate the curriculum.
Ensure compliance with Board rules and regulations.
Advocate for students.
Develop and maintain program policies and procedures, faculty handbooks, and student handbooks.
Manage supplies and equipment needed to meet program objectives.
Ensure compliance with accreditor rules, standards, and regulations.
Maintain student and faculty records according to established policies.
Assist with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing program.
Organize and serve on program committees.
Ensure compliance with clinical agency requirements for student and faculty initiation of clinical rotations.
Participate in nursing faculty recruitment, hiring, and orientation.
Participate in conflict resolution for faculty, staff, and students.
Monitor instructional quality and participate in faculty and program review, evaluation, and strategic planning.
Maintain membership in and participate in professional associations.
Advise nursing students and provide academic support as indicated.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation, and budget maintenance.

Job Description

Job responsibilities:

Plans, develops, manages, updates and evaluates all aspects of the program including but not limited to:

Nursing program budget
Faculty and staff
Clinical site liaison
Curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
Program compliance with Board rules and regulations
Student advocate
Program policies and procedures Faculty and student handbooks
Supplies and equipment to meet program objectives
Ensures program compliance with accreditor rules, standards, and regulations
Maintains student and faculty records in accordance with established policies
Assists with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing program
Develops and implements program policies and procedures
Organizes and serves on program committees
Accepts other duties as indicated to ensure consistency and meeting needs of students and programs
Ensure compliance with clinical agency requirements for student and faculty initiation of clinical rotations
Participates in Nursing faculty recruitment, hiring and orientation
Participates in conflict resolution for the faculty, staff, and student
Monitors quality of instruction and participates in faculty and program review, evaluation, and strategic planning
Maintains membership and participates in activities of professional associations
Advises and provide academic support to nursing students as indicated
Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position.
This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach.
Must hold a current Graduate degree in Nursing
A minimum of three years of teaching experience in pre- or post- licensure nursing
programs
Active unencumbered Nursing License in the state in which you will be working or part
of the compact licensure
At least three - four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and/or equivalent experience as determined by the state nursing board and accrediting bodies
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellent skills in oral and written communications
Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
Ability to utilize computer-based resources
Experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation and maintenance preferred

Additional Information

We Offer:

Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
401K with a Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
Leadership development and training for career advancement
Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

About the Company

Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

Unitek Learning operates career-focused colleges for students entering nursing, allied health and emergency medical professions, as well as clinicians continuing their education. Its family of schools includes Unitek College of Nursing, Brookline College, Eagle Gate College and Provo College, with diploma, undergraduate and graduate programs that include accredited bachelor's degrees in nursing. Students combine online or classroom study with practical skills training and clinical experience; the group earns revenue from tuition and workforce education agreements with healthcare employers. Founded in 1992, Unitek Learning is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport Beach, CA
Founded: 1992

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