College: DCC

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Nursing

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

Duties and Responsibilities: 

25% Curriculum: Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum of the School of Nursing ADN and PN programs and other courses offered by the School of Nursing.
a. Serve as the liaison to the Curriculum Committee of the ADN and PN programs
b. Work cooperatively with Level/Program Coordinators in course and curriculum planning
c. Monitor overall curriculum and course progression
d. Facilitate textbook selection and serve as liaison with the college bookstore
e. Oversee administration of proficiency and credit exams
f. Oversee selection and utilization of clinical facilities, including maintenance of affiliation agreements

25% Academic Support: Coordinate academic support activities
a. Coordinate orientation program for incoming students for ADN and PN programs
b. Direct advising process for incoming RN, PN, LPN to RN, transfer and advanced placement students
c. Collaborate with Level/Program Coordinators and Registrar during
registration for all programs
d. Implement, evaluate and maintain retention plan for all programs

25% Student Services: Assist students with curriculum, service and academic matters
a. Oversee maintenance of student records, including health, CPR, liability and clinical evaluations
b. Serve as resource for Level/Program coordinators and faculty regarding student academic status
c. Meet with Level/Program coordinators and/or student(s) as Dean’s designee to discuss academic or student issues
d. Act as officer for program re-entry

25% Administrative: Represent the Nursing Division at various college, school, nursing and community functions
a. Oversee planning, implementation and evaluation of new faculty orientation
b. Serve as liaison among departments of the school and the college
c. Provide input for maintenance, writing and reviewing of school and college publications, student and faculty handbooks
d. Coordinate internal and external functions of the nursing division
e. Represent the Dean of Nursing at meetings/activities as needed
f. Provide guidance, supervision and evaluation of office personnel, HPS and Skills Lab/Retention Coordinators, and faculty teaching pharmacology
g. Participate in the accreditation process
h. Oversee the development and implementation of projects as assigned

Required Education: Master's Degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by an authorized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Required Experience: Four years of higher education teaching experience required, community college experience preferred.
Demonstrate leadership ability.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A

Required Licenses or Certifications: Current unencumbered, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana (renewed annually)

Preferred Education: N/A

Preferred Experience: Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Membership and participation in professional organizations.
Able to work evenings and some weekends.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.