Practical Nursing Instructor

Lindenwood; Woodhaven (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive benefits plan

Eleven paid holidays

Job summary

Dorsey College Madison Heights campus seeks a Practical Nursing Program Manager to provide leadership and coordinate the PN program for students and faculty. You will work with the Director of Nursing to ensure program compliance with accrediting bodies and institutional mandates.

The role demands strong communication, mentoring, and curriculum oversight, with duties ranging from retention activities and advising to course instruction as needed.

Qualifications

• Current registered/licensed practical nurse in good standing.
• Three years' work experience in a post-secondary institution preferred.
• One academic year full-time teaching experience in post-secondary institution.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in retention activities including identifying at risk students.
• Documented communication with both students and faculty regarding attendance and progress.
• Assist students with academic advice, and mentor instructors on effective academic counseling as needed.
• Ensure student documents meet site standards for clinical placement.
• Assist DON with preparation of reports for state and federal agencies, maintain supply inventory, and manage requisitions and cost allocations.
• Carry out departmental functions and participate in professional meetings and events in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in the recruitment of faculty/staff.
• May be required to teach as needed depending on course.
• Attend all faculty meetings and required staff development sessions.
• Collaborate with program advisory committees and maintain positive communications within the career field.
• Provide and/or coordinate student instruction on special topic workshops not covered by the academic faculty.
• Campus ATI expert: Assist students with navigating ATI before and during the Virtual ATI process.
• Utilize resources available to coach students through their academic challenges.
• Collect data, analyze results and assist students accordingly.
• Assist students in remediation if not meeting level one benchmark.
• Tutor students, as needed.
• Assist students in preparation to challenge the NCLEX exam after program completion (boot camp, review of test taking skills, etc.).
• Other allied health/practical nurse program duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Motivate students

Time management

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Reliability

Education

Licensed practical nurse

Post-secondary experience (3 years)

Teaching experience (1 academic year)

Job description

Benefits of Being a Dorsey Employee:

Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent). Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify. Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan. Eleven Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday – Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Days (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).

JOB TITLE Practical Nursing Program Manager DEPARTMENT Administration SUPERVISORY No REPORTS TO Director of Nursing EEO Classification Administrative

The Practical Nurse (PN) Program Manager will report to the Director of Nursing (DON)to provide leadership and program coordination for the students and faculty in the PN program. This position is also responsible for fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The PN Program Manager will work with the DON to ensure compliance with mandates set by the Institution and all accrediting and approving bodies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively engage in retention activities including identifying at risk students
• Documented communication with both students and faculty regarding attendance and progress
• Assist students with academic advice, and mentor instructors on effective academic counseling as needed
• Ensure student documents meet site standards for clinical placement
• Assist DON with preparation of reports for state and federal agencies, maintain supply inventory, anticipating department needs, and maintain requisitions and cost allocations
• Carry out departmental functions and participate in professional meetings and events in the absence of the Director of Nursing .
• Actively participate in the recruitment of faculty/staff
• May be required to teach as needed depending on course
• Attend all faculty meetings and required staff development sessions
• Collaborate with the program advisory committees and maintain positive communications within the career field
• Provide and/or coordinate student instruction on special topic workshops not covered by the academic faculty such as safety training, etc.
• Campus ATI expert:
• Assist students with navigating ATI before and during the Virtual ATI process
• Utilize resources available to coach students through their academic challenges
• Collect data, analyze results and assist students accordingly
• Assist student with remediation if not meeting level one benchmark
• Tutor students, as needed
• Assist students in preparation to challenge the NCLEX exam after program completion (i.e. boot camp, review of test taking skills, etc.)
• Other allied health/practical nurse program duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as active, empathetic listening
• Ability to motivate, guide, and help students complete their program of study and faculty to mentor and educate.
• Strong ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
• Must be resourceful and able to problem solve, strong initiative and solid judgment
• Must be reliable with strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registered/licensed practical nurse that is active and in good standing
• Three (3) years' work experience in a post-secondary institution preferred.
• One (1) academic year full-time teaching experience in post-secondary institution

WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May require working late night or weekends
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their manager, in order to meet business demands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and employment with Dorsey College is “at-will”.

Equal Opportunity Employer Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment. Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, [e-mail], Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228. Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select “Report an Incident” under the Title IX heading.

Dorsey College Locations Madison Heights (Main Campus), Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Roseville, Saginaw, Wayne, and Woodhaven (All branch campuses of Madison Heights)

Dorsey College offers exceptional career training in some of the country’s most in-demand fields. With the classroom instruction and the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience at Dorsey College, our students can prepare for entry-level employment in their newly chosen career. As the longest running career school in Michigan, our goal at Dorsey College is to help students gain the knowledge and confidence they need to become valuable members of the Michigan workforce and make a positive impact in their chosen careers. Dorsey College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE). This applies to the Madison Heights campus (which serves as the main campus) and the Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Roseville, Saginaw, Woodhaven, and Wayne campuses (which are branch campus locations of Madison Heights). Contact information for the Council on Occupational Education is as follows: 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, telephone: [phone] / FAX: [phone], www.council.org. Dorsey School of Beauty Dorsey School of Beauty located in Taylor, MI can help you train for a new career in the beauty field. You may choose from a variety of hands-on training programs offered at Dorsey School of Beauty in Taylor, MI including Cosmetology, Cosmetology Instructor, Manicuring, and Esthetician. Dorsey School of Beauty located in Taylor, MI, a sister school of Dorsey College, is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc., (NACCAS).