JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develops departmental plans, policies, procedures, goals and objectives and ensures compliance to regulations.
- Develops, reviews, and revises state-required nursing curriculum.
- Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering annual budget; presenting and justifying budget recommendations to appropriate personnel.
- Determines required laboratory and classroom equipment needs.
- Exercise leadership in the area of program oversight and curriculum maintenance. Have a broad understanding of the intricacies of the program and its relationship to the University at large.
- Conducts periodic program review and maintaining appropriate assessment records. Review assessment activities periodically.
- Coordinate a schedule of course offerings to meet the needs of the students. Provide leadership in the advisement of students and evaluation of student performance.
- Maintain meaningful agreements with local clinical sites; oversee scheduling and assignment of students at such clinical sites.
- Oversee, market, and participate in regular events related to student recruitment and any other activities related to the nursing program and community outreach.
- Coordinates admission and advisement for students in the Nursing program.
- Serves as liaison with community health agencies, institutions and/or groups to keep abreast of community needs.
- Serves as liaison with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
- Responsible for the annual ongoing systematic development, implementation and evaluation of the total program.
- Collaborates with administration, staff and faculty to improve efficiencies in customer services, teaching and learning for students.
- Teaches nursing classes.
- Keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of department activities by attending meetings and submitting reports.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
- Maintains clinical and educational competencies.
- Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:- Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding departmental activities.
- Supervises and manages personnel which include hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
- Preparing and maintaining departmental budgets and oversee compliance throughout fiscal year; time keeping and approval.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:- Master's Degree in Nursing or related field.
- Five (5) years' work experience in a senior administrative position at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Current Registered Nursing License in New Mexico or a compact state; current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association.
- Valid and clean state driver's license.
- Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.
The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of education for nursing programs.
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of health education theory and practice.
- Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
- Organizational planning, structuring, and staffing skills.
- Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
- Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to collect and apply both quantitative and qualitative data in a continuous improvement process for formative evaluation purpose.
- Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English language.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat.
- Use hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both hands.
- Have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
- The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT- Work is generally performed in indoor setting.
- Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
