DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Company: Navajo Technical College
Location: Crownpoint
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE: Directs and coordinates the nursing programs for
NTU. Oversees day to day program operations.This position
description indicates in general the nature and levels of work,
knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities required or assigned to this position.JOB DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops departmental plans, policies, procedures, goals and
objectives and ensures compliance to regulations.
- Develops, reviews, and revises state-required nursing
curriculum.
- Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering
annual budget; presenting and justifying budget recommendations to
appropriate personnel.
- Determines required laboratory and classroom equipment
needs.
- Exercise leadership in the area of program oversight and
curriculum maintenance. Have a broad understanding of the
intricacies of the program and its relationship to the University
at large.
- Conducts periodic program review and maintaining appropriate
assessment records. Review assessment activities periodically.
- Coordinate a schedule of course offerings to meet the needs of
the students. Provide leadership in the advisement of students and
evaluation of student performance.
- Maintain meaningful agreements with local clinical sites;
oversee scheduling and assignment of students at such clinical
sites.
- Oversee, market, and participate in regular events related to
student recruitment and any other activities related to the nursing
program and community outreach.
- Coordinates admission and advisement for students in the
Nursing program.
- Serves as liaison with community health agencies, institutions
and/or groups to keep abreast of community needs.
- Serves as liaison with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
- Responsible for the annual ongoing systematic development,
implementation and evaluation of the total program.
- Collaborates with administration, staff and faculty to improve
efficiencies in customer services, teaching and learning for
students.
- Teaches nursing classes.
- Keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of
department activities by attending meetings and submitting
reports.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting
research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and
conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing
networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with
representatives of contracting agencies and related
organizations.
- Maintains clinical and educational competencies.
- Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among
personnel regarding departmental activities.
- Supervises and manages personnel which include hiring, firing,
performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem
resolution.
- Preparing and maintaining departmental budgets and oversee
compliance throughout fiscal year; time keeping and
approval.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's Degree in Nursing or related field.
- Five (5) years' work experience in a senior administrative
position at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Current Registered Nursing License in New Mexico or a compact
state; current CPR Certification by the American Heart
Association.
- Valid and clean state driver's license.
- Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior
convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or
neglect.The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to
all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this
position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws,
regulations, and requirements.
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the
delivery of education for nursing programs.
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies,
techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification
requirements.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control
procedures.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of health education theory and practice.
- Skill in operating business computers and office machines,
including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel,
Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
- Organizational planning, structuring, and staffing skills.
- Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences,
identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
- Ability to clearly communicate medical information to
professional practitioners and/or the general public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to collect and apply both quantitative and qualitative
data in a continuous improvement process for formative evaluation
purpose.
- Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of
action.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent
judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
with the individuals of varying social and cultural
backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English
language.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee
frequently sits, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat.
- Use hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both
hands.
- Have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications
skills.
- The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is generally performed in indoor setting.
- Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Evening
and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular
shifts may be required.
Keywords: Navajo Technical College, Farmington , DIRECTOR OF NURSING, Healthcare , Crownpoint, New Mexico
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