VN/EMT-P/Med-Tech V to RN Program Director, Extended
Adventist Education, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
VN/EMT-P/Med-Tech V to RN Program Director, Extended
Summary: The LVN to RN Program Director is a Registered Nurse who has additional experience and expertise in educational program coordination and management. The LVN/EMT-P/Med Tech V to RN Program Director works collaboratively with the Dean to plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage the LVN/EMT-P/Med Tech V to RN Programs at the extended campus locations. In the absence of the Dean, the LVN/EMT-P/Med Tech V Program Director will act as Dean as appropriate for the responsibilities of this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Direction
Coordinate and manage all aspects of the LVN/EMT-P/Med Tech V Programs at the extended campus sites.
Work collaboratively with enrollment, records, student finance, Counseling Center, Student Success Center, ITTS, library, Veteran’s Services, and the bookstore in providing off-campus LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN student services.
Participate in recruitment activities for the LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV program.
Oversee that all LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN program and recruitment materials reflect current admission policies and procedures.
Plan, direct, and participate in the required orientation and bridge course (NURS 210/213) for new LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN students.
Arrange and schedule classroom facilities at the extended campus sites.
Plan, arrange, and direct extended campus special functions as indicated.
Serve as primary liaison between extended campuses, the School of Nursing, clinical facilities used by LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN students, extended campus faculty, and PUC.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours at the Napa campus to represent PUC and the School of Nursing.
Monitor extended campus budget and participate in budget review and forecasting.
Teach NURS 326 (Management & Professional Practice) at extended campus sites.
Campus Operations and Facilities Oversight Specific to Napa Campus
Maintain overall operational oversight of the Napa campus, ensuring a safe, functional, and professional learning environment.
Manage all aspects of the campus lease, including coordination with commercial property management for required repairs, maintenance obligations, and facility‑related concerns covered under the lease terms.
Arrange and monitor regular facility maintenance per lease requirements, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to academic activities.
Oversee classroom and common‑area cleanliness, including restrooms; provide hands‑on support with cleaning and restocking supplies during intensive classroom sessions as needed.
Coordinate essential campus services, such as custodial support and trash collection, ensuring reliable and consistent service.
Procure, organize, and maintain all campus supplies, including instructional materials, office and bathroom supplies, and facility‑related items.
Orient new and adjunct faculty to the Napa campus facilities, resources, and operational procedures.
Ensure proper functioning of classroom and campus technology; troubleshoot minor issues and arrange technical support when needed.
Maintain oversight of campus security, including access control, safety protocols, and coordination with property management.
Faculty Support and Oversight
Recruit and participate in the screening and selection of extended campus faculty.
Provide orientation to all new LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN extended campus faculty.
Meet regularly with extended campus faculty to identify at‑risk students and to develop a plan for successful resolution.
Coordinate off‑campus travel arrangements for faculty.
Coordinate and edit extended campus syllabi to reflect specific facility and extended campus requirements while maintaining congruency with department policies and practices.
Promote a supportive and collaborative teaching environment that encourages professional growth, open communication, and continuous improvement among full‑time and adjunct faculty.
Provide guidance and support to adjunct faculty in developing, updating, and maintaining course syllabi to ensure alignment with program outcomes, institutional learning objectives, and accreditation standards.
Assist adjunct faculty in building and maintaining Canvas course sites that reflect consistency and congruency with program objectives and course outcomes.
Serve as a resource to adjunct faculty regarding instructional expectations, grading timelines, and course management processes.
Conduct regular check‑ins with adjunct faculty to offer mentorship, answer questions, and provide clarification on program policies or student issues.
Submit mid‑term and final grades to Records.
Program Evaluation
Participate in short‑ and long‑term planning and goals of the extended campus LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN program.
Participate in the assessment, evaluation, review, and planning of the PUC nursing programs to ensure continuity between campuses, programs, approval, and accrediting requirements.
Oversee the evaluation process for student, faculty, program, and clinical evaluations for the extended campus LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV program.
Academic Direction Students
Plan and develop all theory and clinical LVN/EMT-P/Med-Tech to RN program schedules.
Serve as the academic advisor for all extended campus LVN/EMT-P/MedTech to RN students and assist prospective students as needed.
Coordinate and facilitate all pre‑admission testing required for entrance into the AS Nursing program at the extended campus sites.
Act as the primary liaison for extended campus students throughout their enrollment at PUC, ensuring clear communication and continuity between campuses.
Provide counseling and support to all at‑risk LVN/EMT-P/Med-Tech to RN students to promote timely resolution of identified concerns and enhance student success.
Committees
Participate in Department Committees as assigned.
Participate in College Committees as assigned.
Participate in California Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Program Directors (COADN) meetings, conferences, and events.
Participate in Napa/Solano Nursing Education Advisory Council.
Clinical Direction
Pursue clinical partnership contracts as needed and maintain cooperative relationships with all affiliated clinical agencies.
Conduct ongoing evaluation of designated clinical settings to ensure compliance with BRN requirements and nursing accreditation standards.
Meet each session with clinical agency’s education liaison and/or nursing administration to verify continued compliance with facility policies and accreditation expectations.
Regularly visit clinical groups and sites to assess student performance, evaluate the adequacy of clinical learning experiences, and support faculty in meeting program objectives.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical – Collects and researches data.
Problem Solving – Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations.
Project Management – Coordinates projects; completes projects on time and budget.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans.
Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Ethics – Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands.
Required Experience Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of three years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum of one year teaching experience in a professional nursing program or as a nursing staff educator in the service setting. Candidates without this experience may be considered if they have had educational preparation in nursing education.
Meets CA BRN criteria for Assistant Instructor or Instructor.
Program management experience and/or administrative experience desired.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current licensure in the State of California as a Registered Nurse.
Language Skills Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Direction
Coordinate and manage all aspects of the LVN/EMT-P/Med Tech V Programs at the extended campus sites.
Work collaboratively with enrollment, records, student finance, Counseling Center, Student Success Center, ITTS, library, Veteran’s Services, and the bookstore in providing off-campus LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN student services.
Participate in recruitment activities for the LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV program.
Oversee that all LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN program and recruitment materials reflect current admission policies and procedures.
Plan, direct, and participate in the required orientation and bridge course (NURS 210/213) for new LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN students.
Arrange and schedule classroom facilities at the extended campus sites.
Plan, arrange, and direct extended campus special functions as indicated.
Serve as primary liaison between extended campuses, the School of Nursing, clinical facilities used by LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN students, extended campus faculty, and PUC.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours at the Napa campus to represent PUC and the School of Nursing.
Monitor extended campus budget and participate in budget review and forecasting.
Teach NURS 326 (Management & Professional Practice) at extended campus sites.
Campus Operations and Facilities Oversight Specific to Napa Campus
Maintain overall operational oversight of the Napa campus, ensuring a safe, functional, and professional learning environment.
Manage all aspects of the campus lease, including coordination with commercial property management for required repairs, maintenance obligations, and facility‑related concerns covered under the lease terms.
Arrange and monitor regular facility maintenance per lease requirements, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to academic activities.
Oversee classroom and common‑area cleanliness, including restrooms; provide hands‑on support with cleaning and restocking supplies during intensive classroom sessions as needed.
Coordinate essential campus services, such as custodial support and trash collection, ensuring reliable and consistent service.
Procure, organize, and maintain all campus supplies, including instructional materials, office and bathroom supplies, and facility‑related items.
Orient new and adjunct faculty to the Napa campus facilities, resources, and operational procedures.
Ensure proper functioning of classroom and campus technology; troubleshoot minor issues and arrange technical support when needed.
Maintain oversight of campus security, including access control, safety protocols, and coordination with property management.
Faculty Support and Oversight
Recruit and participate in the screening and selection of extended campus faculty.
Provide orientation to all new LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN extended campus faculty.
Meet regularly with extended campus faculty to identify at‑risk students and to develop a plan for successful resolution.
Coordinate off‑campus travel arrangements for faculty.
Coordinate and edit extended campus syllabi to reflect specific facility and extended campus requirements while maintaining congruency with department policies and practices.
Promote a supportive and collaborative teaching environment that encourages professional growth, open communication, and continuous improvement among full‑time and adjunct faculty.
Provide guidance and support to adjunct faculty in developing, updating, and maintaining course syllabi to ensure alignment with program outcomes, institutional learning objectives, and accreditation standards.
Assist adjunct faculty in building and maintaining Canvas course sites that reflect consistency and congruency with program objectives and course outcomes.
Serve as a resource to adjunct faculty regarding instructional expectations, grading timelines, and course management processes.
Conduct regular check‑ins with adjunct faculty to offer mentorship, answer questions, and provide clarification on program policies or student issues.
Submit mid‑term and final grades to Records.
Program Evaluation
Participate in short‑ and long‑term planning and goals of the extended campus LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV to RN program.
Participate in the assessment, evaluation, review, and planning of the PUC nursing programs to ensure continuity between campuses, programs, approval, and accrediting requirements.
Oversee the evaluation process for student, faculty, program, and clinical evaluations for the extended campus LVN/EMT-P/Med TechV program.
Academic Direction Students
Plan and develop all theory and clinical LVN/EMT-P/Med-Tech to RN program schedules.
Serve as the academic advisor for all extended campus LVN/EMT-P/MedTech to RN students and assist prospective students as needed.
Coordinate and facilitate all pre‑admission testing required for entrance into the AS Nursing program at the extended campus sites.
Act as the primary liaison for extended campus students throughout their enrollment at PUC, ensuring clear communication and continuity between campuses.
Provide counseling and support to all at‑risk LVN/EMT-P/Med-Tech to RN students to promote timely resolution of identified concerns and enhance student success.
Committees
Participate in Department Committees as assigned.
Participate in College Committees as assigned.
Participate in California Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Program Directors (COADN) meetings, conferences, and events.
Participate in Napa/Solano Nursing Education Advisory Council.
Clinical Direction
Pursue clinical partnership contracts as needed and maintain cooperative relationships with all affiliated clinical agencies.
Conduct ongoing evaluation of designated clinical settings to ensure compliance with BRN requirements and nursing accreditation standards.
Meet each session with clinical agency’s education liaison and/or nursing administration to verify continued compliance with facility policies and accreditation expectations.
Regularly visit clinical groups and sites to assess student performance, evaluate the adequacy of clinical learning experiences, and support faculty in meeting program objectives.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical – Collects and researches data.
Problem Solving – Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations.
Project Management – Coordinates projects; completes projects on time and budget.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans.
Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Ethics – Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands.
Required Experience Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of three years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum of one year teaching experience in a professional nursing program or as a nursing staff educator in the service setting. Candidates without this experience may be considered if they have had educational preparation in nursing education.
Meets CA BRN criteria for Assistant Instructor or Instructor.
Program management experience and/or administrative experience desired.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current licensure in the State of California as a Registered Nurse.
Language Skills Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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