Director of Nursing

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.