Director, Nursing & Health Occupations in Merriam, Kansas at Mid-America College of Health Sciences
Job Description
About the Role:
The Director of Nursing & Health Occupations is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, development, and operational management of nursing and allied health programs within an educational or healthcare institution. This role ensures that all programs meet accreditation standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and align with the institution’s mission to provide high-quality education and training. The Director will lead faculty and staff, foster partnerships with healthcare providers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance student outcomes and workforce readiness. They will also manage budgets, resources, and program evaluation processes to maintain excellence and sustainability. Ultimately, this position plays a critical role in shaping the future healthcare workforce by delivering innovative, evidence-based education and training programs.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in nursing or higher.
- Active, unencumbered RN license in Kansas, Missouri, or multistate, as applicable.
- At least five years of professional nursing experience; nursing education or program-administration experience preferred.
- Teaching/learning, curriculum-development, assessment, administrative, and budget knowledge.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, technology, and problem-solving skills.
- Current/required BLS and ability to meet applicable clinical and institutional requirements.
This position requires a strong commitment to program continuity, student success, professional accountability, and completion of assigned employment and transition responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of the Practical Nursing Program.
- Supervise, develop, evaluate, and support nursing faculty and promote high standards of professionalism and accountability.
- Oversee curriculum implementation, didactic/lab/clinical quality, student progression, and program documentation.
- Manage student progression handoffs, externship or applicable placement oversight, and collaboration with Student Services.
- Direct regulatory and accreditation activities, required reports, faculty qualification documentation, advisory committee activities, and corrective actions.
- Monitor program outcomes and use data to support institutional effectiveness and CQI.
- Collaborate with supervisor on program budgeting, facilities, equipment, simulation resources, supplies, recruitment, and community/clinical relationships.
Skills:
The Director will utilize leadership and strategic planning skills daily to guide program development and ensure alignment with institutional and industry standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with faculty, clinical partners, and regulatory bodies to foster partnerships and maintain compliance. Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills support continuous program evaluation and quality improvement efforts. Budget management and resource allocation skills are critical for sustaining program operations and growth. Additionally, expertise in curriculum design and educational technology enhances the ability to innovate and adapt programs to meet evolving healthcare workforce needs.
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