Director of Nursing Education Programs

JOBCommunity College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff of diverse backgrounds.GENERAL SUMMARYCCD's nursing programs are designed to create competent, ethical, and confident health care practitioners in an innovative, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The Director of Nursing Education Program (DNEP) at CCD functions within the mission, philosophy, and procedures of the college, the policies of the Colorado Community College System, and the standards of the State Board of Nursing. Plans, organizes, and supervises CCD’s Practical Nursing (PN) Program, the Integrated Nursing Pathway (INP), the Nurse Aide Program, and the future LPN to BSN program. The Director of Nursing position is a full-time administrative position and will be eligible for all benefits associated with a full-time, 12-month position.EXAMPLE OF DUTIESProvide overall supervision and direction for Nursing Education Programs at the College.Recruit and select Faculty for employment, design and monitor development plans for Faculty, conduct performance reviews of Faculty, and participate in Faculty promotion and retention.Demonstrate leadership within the faculty for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and other Nursing Education Program components.Develop and coordinate the use of educational facilities and clinical resources.Ensure and document the Nursing Education Program’s compliance with the Nurse and Nurse Aide Practice Act, the Board’s Rules and Regulations, and all other state or federal regulations.Identify and advocate for services needed by students in the Nursing Education Program.Participate in the budget planning process for and administer the Nursing Education Program budget.Act as liaison with the Board of Nursing.Provide a current written job description to the Board for all Faculty positions.Develop and maintain ongoing relationships within the community, including fostering the Nursing Education Program's responsiveness to community/employer needs.Develop and maintain the relationship between the Nursing Education Program and the Governing Body, including but not limited to acting as liaison with other programs within the Governing Body and with other Nursing Education Programs.Participate in activities that facilitate the DNEP's professional expertise in the areas of administration, teaching, and maintenance of nursing competence.Determine the need for additional Faculty release time for administrative duties.Annually review and recommend for approval contractual agreements with each clinical facility.Schedule and conduct regular, meaningful Nursing Programs Advisory Board and departmental meetings and assure active participation.Maintain nursing program quality such that students pass the NCLEX licensure examinations at rates above the state and national averages.Maintain an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment, and assure departmental facilities, instructional equipment, and supplies are up to date and adequate for Nursing Programs.Cover unstaffed courses as needed.Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Health Sciences.SERVICE TO THE COLLEGEParticipate in faculty meetings, chair meetings, chair council, center meetings, and other inter-collegiate committees as necessary.Participate in college-wide committees and special functions.Participate in extracurricular activities that enhance the students, the profession, and promote the program and the college.Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Health Sciences.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONOur campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD, our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students. If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program. CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs, and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer. Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.APPLICATION PROCEDURESInterested applicants must submit a complete application packet at

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd

which includes: Electronic Application, Cover Letter, Resume, References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references, Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred, Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable. All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts. Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.

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