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Benefits of Being a Dorsey Employee:

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
• Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
• Eleven Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday – Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Days (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).

JOB TITLE

Nursing Director

DEPARTMENT

Administration

SUPERVISORY

Yes

REPORTS TO

Executive Director of Nursing

EEO Classification

Education Administration

        SUMMARY:  

The Director of Nursing provides leadership to Dorsey Schools Practical Nurse, Patient Care Technician and Dialysis Patient Care Technician programs. This position serves as the administrator responsible for providing campus-wide leadership, supervision, guidance and direction for instructional programs, courses, services, faculty, and staff.

        ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively participates as a member of the leadership team and assists the Executive Director of Nursing in achieving priority institutional objectives identified in the Strategic Plan
• Provides leadership and administrative oversight for faculty, staff, and programs in the areas of workforce and career education in the disciplines of Nursing and Allied Health.
• Evaluates and ensures quality in all aspects of PN instruction and staff.
• Engages faculty and staff participation in support of campus wide educational priorities. program development, program review, curriculum and articulation
• Provides day-to-day oversight of the nursing culture to ensure a student-centered, learner-centered environment at all campuses; serves as spokesperson for issues pertaining to Nursing and Allied Health.
• Assist to resolves student issues and complaints in a timely manner.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures.
• Assist in the completion of reports required for annual development, Faculty Development and Retention reporting, and any State of Michigan and accreditation reports.
• Serves as a liaison between the campuses and Campus Support Center in all matters relating to campus and/or student concerns.
• Support campuses with interviewing and training.
• Facilitates and coordinates programs and services with other Dorsey staff/faculty as needed
• Serves on various committees, advisory boards, and task forces and represents the school on local and state activities as needed
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Provide support to Patient Care Technician Clinical Instructors during each rotation including student counseling.
• Assist with the management, hiring and training of all Patient Care Technician Clinical Instructors.
• Assist with externship placement every module for PCT students
• Assist with the development of new hospital and long-term care externship sites ensuring that Affiliation Agreements are developed, reviews, executed, and updated with each site where our externship students are placed

KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES:

• Must display exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as active listening; ability to communicate well with staff and students.
• Must be able to effectively lead, motivate, and manage staff and teams.
• Must be reliable with strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Must be resourceful and able to problem solve; strong initiative and solid judgment required.
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Must be proficient with basic office equipment, computers, and computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse
• Master's degree required
• Teaching experience required
• The candidate must demonstrate a history of effective leadership through teamwork and organization

WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Travel: Local campus and hospital site visits
• May be required to work early on occasion (for hospital visits) and occasionally on evenings/weekends (for campus visits and annual in-service trainings)

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment.