Policies & Procedures Manual

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C.8 DIRECTOR/NURSING FACULTY FOR THE PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

General Statement of the Function : Have general responsibility for the operation, coordination, and direction of the program. Work with clinical agency providers in securing clinical agreements and arranging clinical activities for students. Facilitate the teaching and learning process in the classroom, skills lab, simulation lab, and clinical setting as assigned; follow established policies and procedures of the College and program; participate in ongoing program quality improvement to support outcomes; and support, encourage, and participate in College and program organizations, committees, and activities. This position reports directly to the Dean of Healthcare Education. 1. Must hold a master’s degree with a major in nursing and a minimum of five years of clinical experience as a registered nurse; 2. Must maintain current American Heart Association® Basic Life Support certification, unencumbered nursing license for the state of Mississippi, required immunizations, and annual tuberculosis testing; 3. Must complete and implement an annual professional development plan, which includes ten (10) contact hours of continuing education each academic year; 4. Must satisfy a criminal history background check pursuant to Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, with no disqualifying factors; 5. Maintains general responsibilities for the operation of the program; 6. Participates and collaborates with communities of interest, state licensing and accreditation bodies, and governing organizations on curriculum and standard revisions; 7. Works with College personnel and appropriate agencies, state and national, in securing and maintaining program accreditation; 8. Be responsible for initiating and organizing committee meetings; 9. Facilitates the teaching and learning process for all students so that each student will have an opportunity to achieve the objectives and College and program outcomes; 10. Maintains accurate records of student class attendance and progression and prepare appropriate reports as needed; 11. Assists in assessment, planning, organization, implementation, evaluation, and review process of the programs of the College to ensure continuous improvement; 12. Participates in Healthcare Advisory Council to seek input in programdevelopment andevaluation; 13. Submits budget requests to the Dean of Healthcare Education during the annual budget revision process; 14. Submits requests for purchase orders for materials, supplies, and equipment to Dean of Healthcare Education; 15. Serves as academic advisor for assigned students for the College guidance program; 16. Counsels any student who seeks or needs assistance; 17. Maintains appropriate office hours as required by College policy or program; 18. Attends all scheduled faculty meetings and division/departmental meetings; 19. Meets with the Dean of Healthcare monthly for communication and collaboration of Practical Nursing program goals and functions; 20. Provides faculty representation on assigned College committees as described in the ECCC Policies and Procedures Manual; 21. Participates in college or state level academic/instructional committees as assigned; 22. Participates in professional organizations and other faculty/staff development activities that contribute to professional growth; Duties and Responsibilities :