To oversee and coordinate the academic and field experience Programs in both the Practical Nursing (PN) and the Associates of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) Programs at the particular Site to meet the accreditation criteria for the statewide program and to prepare participating students to be practitioners and to pass national licensing examination.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the major activities of the Practical Nursing (PN) Program and the Associates of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program in conjunction with the academic policies and activities of Vermont Technical College and the Vermont State Colleges.
• Establish and maintain contacts with clinical affiliations, cooperating agencies, community groups, state and national advisory boards and accreditation organizations and others as needed.
• Provide leadership to carry out the academic and clinical instruction and to plan and revise the educational curriculum to be consistent statewide program objectives, current nursing practices and trends.
• Oversee local recruitment activities, establish written criteria for the admission committee, review prospective candidates for admission, serve as a member of the admission committee, assist with pre-entrance testing and interviews, monitor enrollments and insure that student related operations are consistent with program and college policies.
• Provide support for students as needed; deal with a variety of disciplinary, policy enforcement and safety related matters in the interest of students, program integrity and the clinical site expectations.
• Develop and administer the site program operating budget, including: implement controls for the management and disbursement of program funds, prepare and maintain financial reports as needed.
• Provide supervisory leadership and support to assigned staff.
• Prepare a variety of administrative and management reports relating to program activities, data, financial and other informational areas.
• Confer regularly with the Director of Nursing Education Programs and VTC and VSC Administrators to plan and evaluate program goals, exchange information and resolve problems.
• Stay abreast of current developments and trends in the field of practical nursing and nursing education through professional development opportunities; serve on related committees and/or boards and participate in state, regional and national affiliations in the best interest of the program.
• Perform other related duties relative to the Nursing Education Program purpose.

Note: Additional information about the Nursing Program may be viewed at the Vermont Technical College website at www.vtc.edu

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree with a major in Nursing, plus five to seven years relevant nursing and teaching experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Broad-based knowledge and skills related to nursing education and clinical nursing practices.
• Experience teaching practical nursing skills and theory.
• RN. License required.
• Strong organizational, administrative and budget management skills.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with and represent the program to the college, nursing and health care, and student communities, and a wide range of individuals throughout the State.

VSC UP SUP Bargaining Unit Grade: 14 FLSA: Exempt Full-time

Hours: Monday-Friday

Applicants interested in applying must submit a Cover Letter and Resume.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled or by date specified. However, applications received after the initial screening will be considered at the discretion of the College. Vermont Tech strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.

Vermont Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

NOTE: This job is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

Education

• Masters or better in Nursing