Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (Beloit Campus)

Purpose
Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master’s Degree

- Current license as a Registered Nurse in Kansas or eligible for licensure

- Three years of clinical nursing experience, previous teaching experience, and administrative or curriculum experience preferred

- Must meet employment requirements of parent institution regarding health, certification, and interest

- Supervisory skills

- Excellent organizational and communication skills

- Demonstrate a commitment to help students succeed

- Possess excellent interpersonal skills with a student-first attitude

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member

- Employment is dependent on pre-employment background screening

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

- Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds

- May require some travel

- Indoors, environmentally controlled

- Ability to stand for an extended period of time

- Occasional stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people

Essential Functions

- Regular attendance and timeliness

- Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program

- Directly supervises/evaluates Practical Nursing Instructors

- Stays aware of up-to-date nursing trends and skills

- Monitor pre-entrance testing and admissions of students

- Coordinate Advisory Committee activities

- Represent the nursing program to the Kansas State Board of Nursing

- Serve as Department Chair

- Review and revise the nursing student & faculty handbook yearly

- Participate in the selection, progression and retention of students

- Initiate and evaluate contracts for utilization of clinical resources for learning experiences

- Participate in the formulation of the department budget and utilization of funds

- Monitor clinical rotation schedules

- Retain official grade and attendance documentation

- Coordinate state board applications

- Coordinate nurse pinning ceremony

- Prepare and maintain nursing program records and reports of accrediting agencies

- Coordinate spring nursing job fair

- Review relevant areas of the website and recommend changes to your supervisor

- Demonstrate a daily commitment to the Fort Hays Tech | North Central, Vision, and Values

Compensation & Benefits

- 190-day contract.

- Salary commensurate with education and experience.

- Comprehensive medical benefits package.

- Section 125 Cafeteria Benefit Plan.

- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).

- Paid sick leave and personal leave.

- Paid Parental Leave Program for eligible employees.

- Employee tuition assistance opportunities.

- Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses in accordance with College policy.

- Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Applicants shall include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

Applicants must apply online at https://fhtechnc.bamboohr.com/careers Questions should be directed to Aubree Winkel, Search Liaison, at  [email protected] or call 785-738-9059. Position open until filled.

Fort Hays Tech | North Central is an EOE/AAE