Undergraduate-Nursing Department Head-(Spanish Preferred) Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Undergraduate-Nursing Department Head-(Spanish Preferred) Florida National Univer 4425 West 20th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33012 FNU is looking for a dynamic Undergraduate Nursing Program Director, (Spanish speaker preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the purpose of the Undergraduate Nursing Department Head to evaluate the academic outcomes of the Program and to oversee and ensure the proper functioning of the program which he/she directs and all his/her subordinates.

Position Responsibilities:

Oversees and guides the ADN and BSN Programs. evaluates and selects the prospective program’s candidates. overseas new student’s orientations. 4. In charge of faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation, according to the Board of Nursing’s guidelines. Develops a bank of qualified instructors, to ensure an appropriate instructor-student ratio. Compiles appropriate faculty documentation to comply with the Board of Nursing, SACS/COC, and the University’s policies. Conducts periodical faculty meetings and curriculum review meetings which enhance the faculty’s participation in the program. Supervises program administrative staff and faculty within the Nursing program. Ensures the program schedule and clinical schedules are properly prepared in all. campuses. Ensures that the program’s syllabi are updated, and copies are administered to the Vice-President of Academics, Nursing Division Head, Campus Deans, the University Library, and the faculty. Ensures that syllabi are posted in the appropriate classrooms. Ensures alternative sources of textbooks to be identified and available to the University as needed. Ensures that all classes are taught on all campuses at an appropriate level of instruction. Ensures that all students receive their required hours of instruction, lab, and clinical practices. Oversees the systematic evaluation of student learning in both clinical experiences and theoretical instruction. Ensures enough clinical facilities and maintains communication/relations with the facilities through periodical visits. 14. Maintains and updates clinical agreements as well as secure new clinical sites. 15. Visit clinical facilities to ensure that the clinical schedules are followed and that the students and the faculty follow the clinical schedules. Ensures the development of the admission, retention, and progression criteria. 17. Reviews data obtained from evaluation tools to ensure program improvement in all campuses. 18. Ensures adequacy of evaluation tools and methods within the nursing program to determine consistency with courses’ learning outcomes/objectives in lectures and clinical practices. Develops, implements, and evaluates program policies. Prepares and submits all required reports to the Board of Nursing. Oversees all program publications (Student Handbook, Orientation Manual, etc.) Works with the Library Director to ensure that the needs of the program are met. Provides the VP of Academics with the planning and evaluation report of the program. Conducts Advisory Board Meetings as required by FBON.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Must be a registered nurse (RN), with an active, unencumbered Florida Nursing License. Must hold a Doctoral degree in a related field, preferably in Nursing, from an accredited program and institution. Must demonstrate 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within an accredited Nursing program, preferably simultaneous leadership of multiple Nursing programs. Preferred direct, verifiable, experience in programmatic accreditation, specifically ACEN and CCNE.

Job Type Full-time Work Location:

In person.

Benefits:

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Life insurance) Paid Time Off Tuition waiver Educational Assistance 401(k) 401(k) matching

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Variable:

Day shift & Evening shift Working Con ditions: General office working conditions. The noise level is at normal office capacity.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently and for extended periods of time, sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. This position requires the ability to see, hear, and operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment. The employee must lift and/or move up to (10) pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus. The employee must travel to other campuses, as needed and/or required. Safety Hazard of the

Job:

Minimal Hazards.

Note:

The use of computers and University resources is limited for school business purposes. Installation of any software is prohibited. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, skills, and/or responsibilities always required for this position on each Campus. Tasks, duties, skills, and/or responsibilities may vary from individual to individual, campus to campus, and over time, depending upon various factors. These are general guidelines for this job position.