Position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to qualified applications received by April 14, 2024. Salary listed is the minimum starting salary.

Under limited supervision, the Healthcare Programs Director instructs, coordinates, oversees, and participates in instructional programs emphasizing healthcare programs in continuing education; coordinates assigned activities and classes with other college program divisions, departments, campuses, and outside agencies. The Director is also responsible for working with and providing healthcare training within the college service area. This position exercises supervision over instructional and support staff. This position maintains an instructional workload of up to 75% instruction at a minimum and administrative duties.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct classes for the healthcare programs; prepare lesson plans; develop supplemental materials and tests
• Develop requisitions for supplies and equipment as necessary
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Prepare, administer, review and grade course exams for certification programs
• Prepare, verify, and submit applications and other paperwork for the certification of participating students
• Regularly promote healthcare courses including presenting information, preparing and providing schedules and advertising; work with college marketing to create campaigns for recruitment of students for the various healthcare programs
• Record, document, file and verify information necessary for planning and implementing courses
• Submit a recommended annual schedule of programs and program courses, including instructor assignments; preparing various reports/program reviews
• Maintain Full Approval Status by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for NA I and the NC Board of Nursing (NCBON) for NA II
• Coordinate membership and keep the nurse aide programs' advisory committees apprised of the current status of activities within the NA program and other continuing education health-related programs
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise the NA/Health Occupation Program's curriculum in accordance with the N.C. DHHS, NCBON and the N.C. Community College System
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of clinical learning resources; establish cooperative relationships with staff at clinical agencies; correspond with clinical facilities in preparation of clinical rotations for health students and faculty, including criminal background checks, drug screens, orientations, etc.
• Provide orientation for faculty and students of specific clinical facilities' computer documentation programs
• Communicate to staff at clinical agencies objectives for student learning experiences and schedule of clinical assignments
• Provide current clinical rotation schedule to appropriate persons; collaborate with instructors to inform students of their progress regarding classroom/lab expectations and clinical expectations
• Maintain responsibility for oversight of patient care by students during clinical; remain responsible at all times for oversight of patient safety while students are assigned to patient or any program-related experience in the clinical setting
• Prepare, maintain, and update student files
• Research student progress and prepare progress reports for students, college staff, and outside regulatory agencies
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of assigned staff; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement department discipline procedures
• Participate in the preparation and administration of program budget; submit budget recommendations and monitor expenditures
• Conduct, supervise, and review overall instructional process; coordinate curriculum planning, documentation, and organization with adjunct instructors as needed; participate in the evaluation of program instructional processes
• Schedule classrooms, facilities, and equipment for classes; prepare facilities and equipment as needed; deliver and retrieve equipment; track and inventory equipment; maintain and repair equipment as needed
• Attend and participate in professional meetings, seminars and workshops; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field
• Maintain knowledge of:
  • Basic operations, services and activities of healthcare programs including but not limited to Nurse Aide I, Nurse Aide II, Medication Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Activity Director, etc.
  • Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administrations in healthcare programs; curriculum development and instructional strategies
• Other duties as assigned