Director of Nursing Bates Technical College

Washington Center of Nursing; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bates Technical College in Tacoma, WA seeks a Director of Nursing to manage practical nursing and CNA programs, oversee accreditation, curriculum, budgeting, and instructional quality. This on-campus leadership role collaborates with faculty to ensure outcomes align with industry standards and state regulations.

The position requires substantial RN experience, nursing education background, and a commitment to program excellence and student success.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing education program or a graduate degree in nursing education.
• Experience in education including teaching adults, curriculum development, and evaluation, or two years of nursing education teaching.
• Curriculum development and administration experience.
• Five years of RN experience including two years in nursing education.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice at the practical nurse or ADN program level.
• Doctoral degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program accreditation and compliance with nursing boards and regulations.
• Oversee planning, organization, and coordination of the nursing program.
• Plan, evaluate, and report on program goals, data, and self-study processes.
• Ensure curriculum design aligns with accreditation and college standards.
• Oversee instruction delivery and monitor student outcomes.
• Coordinate student recruitment, enrollment, and job placement activities.
• Develop relations with healthcare facilities to support program relevance.
• Manage department budgets and financial operations.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff.

Skills

Curriculum development

Adult education

Nursing education

RN experience

Nursing practice knowledge

Education

BSN or higher in nursing education

Graduate degree in nursing education

Doctoral degree in nursing

Job description

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the management and administration of the practical nursing and certified nursing assistant programs at Bates Technical College, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, maintaining the program accreditation, classroom instruction and overseeing curricular and clinical training.

PLEASE NOTE:This position will be open until filled.

Please be sure to read this entire posting in order to understand the full scope and requirements of this position.Minimum requirements MUST be met to qualify.

Essential Functions

• Maintain program’s accreditation and compliance with Washington State Board of Nursing by ensuring all related reports, fees and activities are executed in a timely manner to meet the requirements of national accreditation, federal and state regulations, and college policy.
• Oversee the planning, organization, and coordination of the program including the program policies and operations.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate program goals, objectives, data collection, program review and related activities and prepare annual and self-study reports.
• Ensure that curriculum and instructional design and delivery supports the mission, philosophy, objectives for the program and college as well as industry standards and current technologies; update course curriculum as needed, including performance objectives, competencies, lesson plans and content in accordance with accreditation and college standards.
• Oversee the delivery of instruction to nursing students; work closely with faculty to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate program curriculum and outcomes; monitor student outcomes with other program faculty and adjust course content to facilitate student success.
• Ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications; coordinate and support job placement assistance to students
• Develop and maintain processes and policies for student recruitment, program enrollment, entry requirements, progression through and completion of the program, job placement, and employment trends in accordance with the college practices.
• Coordinate the dissemination of program information to instructors, administrators, support services staff and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level employees.
• Develop and maintain productive relations with businesses, industries, healthcare facilities and other organizations in the community which are pertinent to the program.
• Maintain accurate and current program information, including promotional material and program webpage.
• Manage the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
• Responsible for preparing budgets and management of financial operations of the department within the budget, goals and objectives of college guidelines and policies.
• Provide leadership, development and supervision to staff to maximize the overall performance and ensure alignment of the department’s and College’s strategic plan, core values, vision and mission.
• Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following positions:

• Practical Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant faculty
• Simulation Lab Faculty Coordinator
• Administrative Assistant
• Simulation Operations and Lab Specialist
• Clinical Placement Coordinator

Conditions of Employment

• Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee’s suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
• This position is required to work on campus.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Must maintain first aid and healthcare provider CPR.
• Record of current immunizations.
• Must maintain a Washington State license as a registered nurse.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education and a graduate degree OR
  a graduate degree from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Preparation/Experience in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation, or two years of teaching experience in nursing education that demonstrates this type of preparation.
• Curriculum development and administration experience.
• Five years of experience as a registered nurse including two years of experience in nursing education.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice at the practical nurse or associate degree program level as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by a national nursing accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, [e-mail], or [e-mail]. For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, [e-mail]. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.

This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and/or modified without notice.