Director of Nursing and Allied Health Programs, Job #9555
Location: Versailles Kentucky
Description: Kentucky Community and Technical College System is hiring Director of Nursing and Allied Health Programs, Job #9555 right now, this occupation will be placed in Kentucky. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. ABOUT US
For most Kentuckians, higher education begins at the Kentucky Communit! y and Technical College System (KCTCS). Our statewide system of 16 colleges, more than 70 campuses and 97,000 students is a critical component to transforming the state’s economy by providing citizens with the education and training needed for high growth, high wage careers. KCTCS has more than 11,000 full and part-time employees. The open position, outlined below, is located in Versailles, Kentucky.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provides leadership, guidance, and support for Nursing, Allied Health, and Personal Care programs.
KCTCS offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity. Positions with the KCTCS System Office are term-contract positions, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Contributes to strategic planning and related activities to achieve the goals and objectives of Academic Affairs, the Ch! ancellor, and KCTCS by participating as a team member on acade! mic affairs issues related to healthcare and personal services; serving as liaison with regulatory agencies for KCTCS programs e.g. Cosmetology, Kentucky Board of Nursing, Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, etc. and providing leadership and service on national, state, and local boards and/or committees. Assists in the development of policies as needed related to healthcare programs. Participates in professional organizations, such as, KNA, ANA, AACC, ACTE, KACTE, NN2, etc. and provides input in strategic goals as well as program planning.
- Stays abreast of accrediting and regulatory agency requirements/changes and assists colleges and curriculum committees in updating programs accordingly. Stays well-informed related to health initiatives that impact the nursing, allied health, and personal service programs. Serves as team member on committees related to transfer, dual credit, articulation, assessment and placement, etc. that impact the health related pro! grams. Assists colleges and provides leadership to curriculum committees in the preparation, submission, and approval of healthcare and personal services curriculum/courses. Assists with meeting notes for committee meetings. Posts materials for the curriculum committees.
- Initiates, reviews, and renews/updates system memoranda of agreements with clinical/healthcare facilities annually. (If new agreements, legal services must review prior to Chancellor’s signature.) Forward college memoranda of agreements to legal for review as requested. Notifies colleges annually of KCTCS Policy 4.10.2 Procedure for Clinical Agreements requirement and maintains annual list of clinical MOAs according to KCTCS Policy.
- Distributes the limited professional liability insurance policy to college health programs annually. Provides information to Insurance Coordinator, Office of Facilities Management, as requested.
- Contributes to student retention and success by coordin! ating and providing leadership for KY HOSA â€" Future Health Profession! als as postsecondary liaison and advisor. Serves on the Executive Council for KY HOSA â€" Future Health Professionals. Plans and assists with HOSA Fall and Spring Leadership Conferences as well as National Leadership Conference Activities.
- Supervises and oversees the implementation of the statewide Medicaid Nurse Aide and Kentucky Medication Aide curricula and performance evaluation as well as monitors training/evaluation sites annually. Acts as liaison with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services.
- Promotes excellence in teaching and learning by attending conferences to keep current in profession. Obtains continuing education units for re-licensure. Maintains a current unencumbered license and privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Master’s degree (in Nursing or related field of study) plus five (5) years position-related experienc! e; or equivalent. Must maintain a current unencumbered license and privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
- Doctorate degree (in related field of study)
- 6 to 10 years position-related experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Team Player
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
All materials must be received by close of business on 10/8/2013
Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.
Search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.
For questions regarding the above position, contact us by emailing
Kctcs.employ.request@kctcs.edu
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your res! ume, with salary requirements and a resume to Kentucky Community and Te! chnical College System.
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