Practical Nursing Program Coordinator

Sowela Technical Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Vacation and sick leave

Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe, LA seeks a Practical Nursing Program Coordinator to lead the practical nursing program. The role is a 12-month, grant-funded, full-time faculty position within Academic Affairs.

The coordinator will oversee curriculum, student outcomes, and assessment, supervise faculty, coordinate certifications, and manage program budgets and advising. A registered nurse with at least three years of nursing experience is required.

Qualifications

• RN license and 3 years nursing experience, including at least 1 year in medical-surgical hospital staff nursing with direct patient care.
• Commitment to professionalism and LDCC mission, and service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise nursing curriculum to meet program standards and student learning outcomes.
• Coordinate program activities, advising, and transfer articulations with Registrar’s office.
• Develop and monitor annual budget, and manage faculty workload and development.

Skills

Nursing experience

Educational program coordination

Education

Registered Nurse license

Three years nursing experience

Job description

Practical Nursing Program Coordinator

Job no: 495666. Closes: Work Type: Faculty Full-Time. Locations: Monroe, LA. Categories: Allied Health, Academic Affairs, Nursing.

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month (Grant Funded)

Salary: $73,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 24 credit hours/year (12-month appointment) or 21 credit hours/year (9-month appointment), as applicable, unless otherwise defined by the employment contract as approved by the Chief Academic Officer. The teaching load is inclusive of the fall, spring, and summer instructional terms with course assignments approved by the supervisor and Dean of Instruction. Overload course assignments may be authorized and limited to the equivalent of 12 credit hours/year.
• Ensure program course offerings, program curriculum standards, student and program learning outcomes, and assessment processes are accurate and current across all areas of instructional responsibility.
• Supervise the implementation of industry-based certifications and credentials focused on employability competencies into program and course-level curricula.
• Supervise program faculty and staff, including weekly timesheet approvals and employee leave requests.
• Plan, manage, and monitor annual budget and expenses for the educational program(s), instructional site(s), and faculty professional development activities.
• Manage program-level student advising operations and work directly with the Registrar's office regarding course articulations, transfer credits, and prior-learning assessments.
• Establish and facilitate data collection and analysis timelines to align with institutional planning and program evaluation processes.
• Regularly visit campus locations and instructional sites that support program activity.
• Coordinate and support program-level advisory board meetings and community stakeholder meetings; represent LDCC and the assigned program(s) of study on local, state, and regional boards and training alliances, as applicable.
• Work directly with the Chief Academic Officer, Deans of lnstruction, Program Directors, and the Offices of Institutional Effectiveness and Research regarding curriculum development and enhancement, accreditation compliance, and student success assessments.
• Lead institutional initiatives, short-term, and long-term planning specifically regarding budgets, faculty workloads, and program needs.
• Monitor and maintain the quality and currency of the book and periodical collections in the Library and Learning Resources Center to support program health and student success.
• Prepare semester program course schedules and supervise learning resource adoptions.
• Create and maintain programmatic course syllabi.
• Recommend appropriate and current equipment, perform equipment inventories, maintain equipment in good working condition, and take necessary steps to ensure student safety around equipment.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate qualified instructors for full‑time and adjunct positions, as needed.
• Recommend appropriate people to serve on committees, attend advisory committee meetings, and ensure all faculty are informed regarding all institutional initiatives and critical reporting deadlines.
• Facilitate data collection and analysis timelines to support academic planning, instructional program evaluation, and seek continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and supervise the updating of all web pages, the college catalog, and informational recruiting brochures for programs.
• Collaborate with K-12 and post‑secondary institutions to expand dual enrollment, articulation agreements, and student transition pathways.
• Serve on college committees and councils as assigned.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the College's Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate and abide by the LDCC Standards of Practice and foster mutual respect among program faculty and students.
• Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Education

A practical nurse coordinator shall be a registered nurse with three years of nursing experience. At least one of these three years must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. An applicant for nurse instructor must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full‑time months during the three years immediately preceding application. The successful candidate must also be service-oriented, promote excellence, and embrace a commitment to professionalism. Applicants should have demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and mission of Louisiana Delta Community College. Applicant should also demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Background Check & Equality Statement

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.