Compensation
Salary – $65,000.00
Compensation Type:
Exempt
Employment Type:
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Grade:
E13
Department:
Academic Administration
Position Summary
This position is under limited supervision, assists in overseeing and directing all activities and staff of the nursing program; and participates in a collaborative capacity in institutional activities. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes full responsibilities and duties of the Nursing Department.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Functions
- Assists the Director of Nursing to determine and oversee short- and long-term direction and activities for the nursing program.
- Assists in planning and preparing program budgets, financial and related reports and funding proposals and represents the institution at State and other external forums.
- Assists in providing support for faculty in meeting program outcomes in curriculum, assessment, classroom instruction, evaluation, syllabi preparation, clinical collaboration and scheduling, and department problem solving.
- Participates in professional development planning activities.
- Assists with student recruitment and retention efforts related to the nursing program, including, advising prospective students, planning and conducting student orientation, and contributing to the student success plan for retention.
- Prepares and presents classroom instruction and implements techniques to facilitate student active learning.
- Prepares and grades tests and student papers; advises and tutors students.
- Assists with institutional, professional and other internal committee activities.
- Establishes and maintains external professional contacts and relationships.
- Maintains currency in health care delivery systems, practices, treatments, drugs, technology, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge
- Knowledge of budget development and administration.
- Knowledge of adult learning theory, curriculum development and classroom presentation techniques.
- Knowledge of counseling and advising methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of research methodology and information resources related to nursing practices and health care delivery.
- Knowledge of supervisory and coaching principles and practices.
- Skill in program development, administration and evaluation.
- Skill in the delivery of nursing care and services.
- Skill in supervising students in clinical settings.
- Skill in preparing and presenting classroom lectures.
- Skill in the use of standard office equipment, including personal computer and standard office software.
Work Environment
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The worker sits most of the time.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.
- The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Education, Experience and Licenses
- Master of Science degree in Nursing is required.
- Two years of clinical experience is required.
- Current unencumbered RN license in the state of New Mexico or compact state is required.
- Current CPR for healthcare professional is required.
As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.
EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.