Practical Nursing Program Leader & Mentor

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

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.