Program Director of Practical Nursing

Eagle Gate College; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

401K with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Career development training

Job summary

Unitek Learning's nursing education program is seeking an experienced administrator to oversee budgeting, faculty coordination, and clinical site liaison on-site in Boise. You will lead curriculum development, ensure accreditation compliance, and support students and faculty.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and strategic planning with on-site work required up to 5 days per week. A current RN license and graduate degree in Nursing are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with current licensure in the state you will teach.
• Graduate degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs.
• Active unencumbered Nursing License in the state you will be working or part of the compact licensure.
• At least three to four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care or equivalent, as determined by the state nursing board and accrediting bodies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Ability to utilize computer-based resources.
• Experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation and maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nursing program budget management.
• Faculty and staff oversight.
• Clinical site liaison coordination.
• Curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Program compliance with Board rules and accreditor standards.
• Maintain student and faculty records per policies.
• Identify and obtain outside resources for the nursing program.
• Develop and implement program policies and procedures.
• Organize and serve on program committees.
• Ensure compliance with clinical agency requirements for rotations.
• Participate in nursing faculty recruitment, hiring and orientation.
• Support conflict resolution among faculty, staff, and students.
• Monitor instruction quality and participate in program review and planning.
• Maintain membership in professional associations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Supervision

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Nursing program budget
• Faculty and staff
• Clinical site liaison
• Curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
• Program compliance with Board rules and regulations
• Student advocate
• Program policies and procedures Faculty and student handbooks
• Supplies and equipment to meet program objectives
• Ensures program compliance with accreditor rules, standards, and regulations
• Maintains student and faculty records in accordance with established policies
• Assists with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing program
• Develops and implements program policies and procedures
• Organizes and serves on program committees
• Accepts other duties as indicated to ensure consistency and meeting needs of students and programs
• Ensure compliance with clinical agency requirements for student and faculty initiation of clinical rotations
• Participates in Nursing faculty recruitment, hiring and orientation
• Participates in conflict resolution for the faculty, staff, and student
• Monitors quality of instruction and participates in faculty and program review, evaluation, and strategic planning
• Maintains membership and participates in activities of professional associations
• Advises and provide academic support to nursing students as indicated
• Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position.
• This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach.
• Must hold a current Graduate degree in Nursing
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in pre- or post- licensure nursing
• programs
• Active unencumbered Nursing License in the state in which you will be working or part
• of the compact licensure
• At least three - four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and/or equivalent experience as determined by the state nursing board and accrediting bodies
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent skills in oral and written communications
• Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Ability to utilize computer-based resources
• Experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation and maintenance preferred

Additional Information

We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program