Benefits:

401(k)

Experience: At least five (5) years of full-time professional nursing experience, preferably including experience as a nurse educator or administrator of a nursing education program. Educational preparation or experience in teaching and learning principles including curriculum development and administration. Broad knowledge of the budget process.

Education: Master’s degree in nursing, or higher Licensure/Certification: Active, unencumbered licensure in the State of Kansas, Missouri, or Multi-state as a Registered Nurse. Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtain certification within first six months of hire.

Accreditation Responsibilities: · Direct, perform, ensure, and document all activities required and or suggested by external accreditation bodies and appropriate licensing boards/agencies. These activities include, but are not limited to, the preparation of self-studies, annual reports, and mitigation of program deficiencies.

· Submit KSBN Faculty Qualification Report (FQR) for new PN faculty members.

· Coordinate curriculum development, review and comprehensive assessment of curriculum that meets program, MACOHS, and accreditation standards.

· Assure didactic instruction and clinical and laboratory experiences reflect an understanding of the program philosophy, objectives, and curriculum.

· Schedule and conduct regular, meaningful Practical Nursing Program Advisory Committee meetings.

· Maintain, at the minimum, 75% release time from teaching responsibilities for administrative duties for the Practical Nursing Program.

College Responsibilities: · Ensure timely Program meetings, that minutes are recorded, and Faculty actively participate.

· Meet deadlines: Syllabi, modules schedules, as well as graduation preparations for Nursing students (pinning, graduation luncheon, NCLEX-RN review).

· Assure that student concerns related to faculty, and program are managed appropriately.

· Participate in institutional engagement and advancement

· Develop and maintain student advising activities.

· Identify and advocate for services needed by students.

· Coordinate nursing student recruitment with appropriate departments.

· Serve on the PN Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and other state nursing organization committees; acts as a liaison to other agencies and schools of nursing to facilitate information sharing, collaborative problem-solving, adequate provision of support services, and promotes positive public relations and understanding of the MACOHS Practical Nursing Program.

· Maintain applicable professional licensures.

· Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with the health care community.

Budget Responsibilities: · Collaborate with the CEO on the allocation, preparation, and monitoring of the Nursing Program budget.

· Ensure departmental facilities, instructional equipment, and supplies are up to date and adequate for the PN program.