Director of Practical Nursing Program

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Universityis seeking applications for the position of the Director of Practical Nursing Program.The Director of Practical Nursing Program develops, delivers, manages, and evaluates the practical nursing program providing leadership, consultation, program coordination, technical assistance, and related services. The position develops and maintains relationships with the State Board of Nursing, healthcare agencies, and Penn State faculty/staff to support programming needs. This position provides direct oversight of the PN program at the Lehigh Valley, Berks, Hazleton, and other Commonwealth Campuses that may offer the PN program in the future.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lehigh Valley Director: Lead faculty for the PS LV Practical Nursing program that includes recruiting, hiring, training and on boarding Instructors. Manage the LV schedule for both classroom and clinical sites. Work closely with the coordinator to provide support for the students and address any issues that may arise. Act as the backup faculty when needed. Work with all Instructors to ensure the classroom and clinical hours are met for successful student outcomes.

• Provide leadership to the practical nursing program at the Lehigh Valley, Berks, Hazelton and any other Commonwealth Campuses that may offer the PN program in the future.

• Determine curriculum objectives, goals, and evaluation tools; analyze and assess program outcomes

• Update course materials as needed

• Review and maintain program compliance

• Work closely with program coordinators to develop and implement marketing plans for recruitment

• Plan and manage budgets for programs and services to meet assigned income and program targets; identify and pursue funding opportunities

• Generate and prepare reports; gather and analyze data and make data-informed recommendations

• Cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships with community healthcare organizations and government agencies

• Develop proposals and negotiate contracts; administer program grants

• Direct supervision of participating campus PN program staff to ensure consistency across the program.

In addition, this position will support the development and implementation of any campus that would like to start the program within the Penn State Commonwealth campus system. BSN required. Preference will be given to those candidates with an MSN. Prior experience in higher education and training in the healthcare field is preferred.

A typical schedule for this role is Monday-Friday from 8-5 with occasional evenings, and weekends to provide the necessary oversight and support of the program.

Education:

Senior Professional Level:

Minimum Education, Master's Degree

Minimum Experience, 6+ years of relevant experience

Equivalency, Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education:

Principal Professional level:

At Penn State, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all students, faculty, and staff feel welcomed, supported, and respected. We believe that academic excellence is only possible when diversity is present. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the most creative talent and most inclusive perspectives on our team.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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