Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (Beloit Campus)

Purpose
Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree 
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Kansas or eligible for licensure
• Three years of clinical nursing experience, previous teaching experience, and administrative or curriculum experience preferred
• Must meet employment requirements of parent institution regarding health, certification, and interest
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to help students succeed
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with a student-first attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member
• Employment is dependent on pre-employment background screening

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
• May require some travel
• Indoors, environmentally controlled
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Occasional stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people

Essential Functions

• Regular attendance and timeliness
• Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program
• Directly supervises/evaluates Practical Nursing Instructors
• Stays aware of up-to-date nursing trends and skills
• Monitor pre-entrance testing and admissions of students
• Coordinate Advisory Committee activities
• Represent the nursing program to the Kansas State Board of Nursing
• Serve as Department Chair
• Review and revise the nursing student & faculty handbook yearly
• Participate in the selection, progression and retention of students
• Initiate and evaluate contracts for utilization of clinical resources for learning experiences
• Participate in the formulation of the department budget and utilization of funds
• Monitor clinical rotation schedules
• Retain official grade and attendance documentation
• Coordinate state board applications
• Coordinate nurse pinning ceremony
• Prepare and maintain nursing program records and reports of accrediting agencies
• Coordinate spring nursing job fair
• Review relevant areas of the website and recommend changes to your supervisor
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to the Fort Hays Tech | North Central, Vision, and Values

Compensation & Benefits

• 190-day contract.
• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Comprehensive medical benefits package.
• Section 125 Cafeteria Benefit Plan.
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).
• Paid sick leave and personal leave.
• Paid Parental Leave Program for eligible employees.
• Employee tuition assistance opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses in accordance with College policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Applicants shall include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. 

 Applicants must apply online at https://fhtechnc.bamboohr.com/careers Questions should be directed to Aubree Winkel, Search Liaison, at awinkel@fhtechnc.edu or call 785-738-9059. Position open until filled.

Fort Hays Tech | North Central is an EOE/AAE