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Arizona Western College

Director of Nursing, Entrepreneurial College

Arizona Western College, Yuma, Arizona, United States, 85365


Director of Nursing, Entrepreneurial College

Empower future healthcare leaders as the Director of Nursing, shaping students' futures and the communities they serve. In this role, you’ll oversee program operations, mentor faculty, and manage clinical placements, ensuring students graduate ready to excel in their nursing careers and make meaningful contributions to healthcare. Your leadership in curriculum development and faculty guidance will be crucial to fostering student success. Step into this impactful role and help shape the future of healthcare—apply now!

Typical Duties:

Serves Students. Organize and administer day-to-day activities of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited Associate Degree Nursing Program. Facilitate and coordinate activities related to academic policies, personnel policies, curriculum, resources, facilities, services, and program evaluation. Prepare and administer the department budget(s).

Work with the Executive Director and Dean of Career and Technical Education, directors, faculty, advisory committees, and other staff to develop, implement, assess, and evaluate department curriculum to ensure program effectiveness, and student success, and meet the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) and ACEN requirements. Coordinate and lead student learning outcomes assessment and course competency expectations for the specified department/discipline in partnership with Faculty, Executive Director and Dean of Career and Technical Education, and appropriate College personnel. Communicate recommendations to the Executive Director and Dean of Career and Technical Education for course modifications based on the feedback, input, and analyses of student learning outcomes assessments.

Organize and administer day-to-day nursing programs and other areas assigned to the department.

Schedule classes, labs, and clinical experience in the nursing area.

Recruit, recommend, supervise, professionally develop, and evaluate assigned full-time and associate faculty. Administer probationary and continuing full-time and associate faculty appraisals in compliance with ACEN, state nursing regulations, and AWC policy. Faculty teaching ability, nursing knowledge, and skills will be evaluated at least every two years by the Director of Nursing with probationary and associate faculty appraised more frequently per College procedures.

Maintain, enforce, and evaluate written policies and procedures that require all students, faculty, and preceptors who participate in clinical practice settings to be physically and mentally able to provide safe client care (Pursuant to A.R.S. & R4-19-203. C. 6.).

Develop and maintain communication with institutions that provide clinical facilities.

Plan, coordinate, and implement accreditation and program approval activities, including on-site reviews, with faculty and appropriate college departments.

Participate in student recruitment and advisement. Conduct professional/administrative staff appraisals for the academic department in compliance with AWC policy. As applicable, teach per AZBN R4-19-203 D. Develop and maintain partnerships with educational and industry constituencies.

Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in nursing or higher, and minimum (3) three years’ work experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and a minimum of (1) one academic year full-time experience teaching in or administering a nursing education program leading to licensure.

AND

Holds a current Arizona registered nurse license in good standing or multi-state privilege to practice in Arizona

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to relate well to diversified student and instructional staff

Demonstrated administrative experience at the community college level; experience in providing leadership for the development and implementation of a comprehensive learning environment

Demonstrated administrative and budget experience

Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college

Salary: $96,795 - 102,603 per year, depending on experience.

Notes:

Yuma Campus

Exempt

The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified

The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice

Why Work at AWC? At Arizona Western College, we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Arizona State Retirement System

Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents

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POSTING DATE: October 17, 2024

FIRST REVIEW DATE: The first review of applications date begin on November 4, 2024. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

Completed Application

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO: Arizona Western College Human Resources Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629 Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

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