Practical Nursing Program Manager

Dorsey College; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Online degree discounts

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Eleven paid holidays

Job summary

Dorsey College is seeking a Practical Nursing Program Manager to lead the PN program under the Director of Nursing. You will oversee students and faculty, ensure compliance with accrediting bodies, and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will collaborate with the DON on reports, recruitment, and program improvement, with teaching duties possible as needed. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, guide, and help students complete their program of study.
• Strong ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Must be resourceful with problem solving, initiative and judgment.
• Reliable with strong time management and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the PN program for students and faculty under the DON, ensuring program quality.
• Engage in retention activities and monitor attendance and progress.
• Assist with academic advising and mentor instructors on counseling.
• Ensure clinical placement documents meet site standards.
• Prepare reports for state and federal agencies; manage supply inventory and costs.
• Participate in faculty meetings and recruit faculty/staff as needed.
• May teach courses as needed and support advisory committees.

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

SUMMARY

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.