Kansas Staffing
Practical Nursing Program Leadership
Maintain an effective Practical Nursing Program by providing leadership in curriculum development and improvement, regular review, student outcome assessment/evaluation and revision for currency and relevance in response to changing health care needs. Provide leadership in the Practical Nursing Program, including the processes of licensing, preparation of program approval visits, program review process, and required reports to licensing agencies. Review and continuously monitor Practical Nursing Program for compliance with applicable state and federal law, regulations, and guidelines related to the discipline, and state (Kansas Board of Nursing) standards. Establish policy/procedures for Practical Nursing Program and clinical sites. Work with faculty in the development and consistent implementation of program policies for faculty and students. Establish, maintain, and administer clinical partnerships with off-site agencies/facilities for student clinical placements. Recruit, hire, and supervise licensed nursing faculty and administrative staff, including facilitating faculty and staff. Coordinate with the Simulation Lab Coordinator and program faculty to supervise the management and general functions of nursing simulation/skills labs and the clinical component of the Practical Nursing Program. Coordinate with Practical Nursing faculty to supervise student performance practices at each location and clinical site to ensure achievement of learning outcomes expected of a Practical Nursing program. Implement student selection and admission policies and procedures and ensure validation of transfer credits. Promote, publicize, and represent the Practical Nursing Program, participating in conferences (forums) and professional organizations at local and national levels. Participate in program-related college events as indicated, (e.g., orientation, pinning or allied health ceremonies, graduations). Identify, develop and assist with grant submissions and other funding sources to enhance the Practical Nursing Program and support program expansion. Assist with establishing and maintaining grant reporting requirements. Teach effectively the approved theory and clinical curriculum to prepare students to become practical nurses. Assignments may include non-traditional scheduling, and teaching via alternative delivery systems. Network with community and industry partners to build/maintain a strong advisory board; gather feedback from stakeholders to meet standards of practice through Practical Nursing Program outcomes. Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position. Serve actively on campus committees. Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices. Secondary - Performs other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned by the Allied Health Department Co-Chairs or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Maintain an effective Practical Nursing Program by providing leadership in curriculum development and improvement, regular review, student outcome assessment/evaluation and revision for currency and relevance in response to changing health care needs. Provide leadership in the Practical Nursing Program, including the processes of licensing, preparation of program approval visits, program review process, and required reports to licensing agencies. Review and continuously monitor Practical Nursing Program for compliance with applicable state and federal law, regulations, and guidelines related to the discipline, and state (Kansas Board of Nursing) standards. Establish policy/procedures for Practical Nursing Program and clinical sites. Work with faculty in the development and consistent implementation of program policies for faculty and students. Establish, maintain, and administer clinical partnerships with off-site agencies/facilities for student clinical placements. Recruit, hire, and supervise licensed nursing faculty and administrative staff, including facilitating faculty and staff. Coordinate with the Simulation Lab Coordinator and program faculty to supervise the management and general functions of nursing simulation/skills labs and the clinical component of the Practical Nursing Program. Coordinate with Practical Nursing faculty to supervise student performance practices at each location and clinical site to ensure achievement of learning outcomes expected of a Practical Nursing program. Implement student selection and admission policies and procedures and ensure validation of transfer credits. Promote, publicize, and represent the Practical Nursing Program, participating in conferences (forums) and professional organizations at local and national levels. Participate in program-related college events as indicated, (e.g., orientation, pinning or allied health ceremonies, graduations). Identify, develop and assist with grant submissions and other funding sources to enhance the Practical Nursing Program and support program expansion. Assist with establishing and maintaining grant reporting requirements. Teach effectively the approved theory and clinical curriculum to prepare students to become practical nurses. Assignments may include non-traditional scheduling, and teaching via alternative delivery systems. Network with community and industry partners to build/maintain a strong advisory board; gather feedback from stakeholders to meet standards of practice through Practical Nursing Program outcomes. Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position. Serve actively on campus committees. Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices. Secondary - Performs other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned by the Allied Health Department Co-Chairs or Vice President of Academic Affairs.