Assistant Program Director at True North Consultants

Department: Academic AdministrationOverall responsibilities: Responsible for the site supervision development planning coordination organization implementation and evaluation of the nursing program activities; Assists the Administrative Nursing Director and Chief Academic Officer in various aspects of the overall program and implementing special projects.Job responsibilities: Plans develops manages updates and evaluates all aspects of the program Prepares data and other written materials for all required state and Nursing Board requirements reports proposals self-studies surveys and site visits Required to meet program related BVNPT regulations including section 2527(b): a school shall report to the Board within ten (10) days of the termination of a faculty member Assists with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing program Develops and implements program policies and procedures. Organizes and serves on committees Oversees admission process and orientation Effectively serves as liaison between the community and the college Develops and maintains educational partnerships with clinical sites Performs a clinical site evaluation that includes a thorough assessment on the ability of the agency to provide clinical experience that meets the objectives for application of theory and clinical course objectives. The assessment includes an analysis of risk hazards and safety of all students as well as ensuring adequate staffing to handle clinical objectives Maintains evaluations by students clinical sites representatives and faculty at completion of each clinical rotation and provides summary report to the Chief Executive Officer /Administrative Director of Nursing Programs and shares same with Advisory committee Ensures clinical contracts are updated and maintained Participates in nursing faculty recruitment hiring and orientation Facilitates nursing faculty meetings on a regular basis and ensures adequate records and minutes of the meetings are maintained Assigns and schedules faculty to course and clinical sites Monitors quality of instruction and participates in faculty and program review evaluation and strategic planning Provides advising support and planning assistance to potential students Provides input and ensure that students are properly oriented to nursing skills lab and clinical facilities prior to initiating clinical rotations Participates in the planning and review process for the recruitment and admission of qualified nursing students Assures that all students have completed the necessary documentation and met the requirements for graduation and licensing exam Participates in the planning and implementation of the Nursing Advisory Committee meetings Participates in professional development; maintains CE hours Maintains current knowledge of State rules and regulations as relate to the practice of Vocational Nursing Requires 50% TeachingEducation and Experience: Hold a current and active license as a Registered Nurse in the state of which you will be working Hold a baccalaureate degree from an approved school Have a minimum of three years of experience as a registered nurse; one year shall be in teaching or clinical supervision or a combination thereof in a state approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing or psychiatric technician school within the last five years; or a minimum of three years of experience in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five years; and Have completed a course or courses offered by an approved school with instruction in administration teaching and curriculum developmentPosition Status: Full-time position with responsibilities of approximately 40 hours per week at the institution. Requirements: BSN RN License or higher Requires 3 years Teaching 3 years of nursingPreferred: 3 years of leadership experience 3 years of experience as a Nursing Instructor (Vocational Nursing or RN) 1 year of clinical Instructor is HIGHLY preferred MSN Location: SacramentoRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Nurse Management,Program Management,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1