Program Director of Practical Nursing

Unitek Learning Inc

  • Boise, ID
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    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. As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning's family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoise, ID

    Description

    As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning's family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

    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

    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

    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

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