Director of Nursing & Health Programs Job La Junta area,Colorado USA,Nursing

Title: Director of Nursing & Health Programs

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Otero College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: OC Nursing & Allied Health

Campus: Otero College

Location: La Junta

Salary Range:$85,000- $90,000

Who We Are:

At Otero College, we are more than a college, we are a community dedicated to students’ personal and professional growth through high-quality education and workforce training. With more than 30 academic and workforce programs, a student-centered culture, and a commitment to supporting employee growth, Otero College provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Our faculty and staff are passionate about student success and work to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel a sense of belonging.

Through meaningful connections and personalized support, Otero employees help students build confidence, stay engaged, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom. Otero College offers the opportunity to contribute to student success while enjoying the benefits of living and working in a rural community. Join the Rattler family and help shape the future of our students.

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing and Health Programs provides leadership, administration, and oversight for Otero College's nursing and health education programs. This position ensures compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while supporting high quality instruction and student success. The Director collaborates with faculty, healthcare partners, and institutional leadership to oversee curriculum, accreditation, program outcomes, clinical partnerships, faculty development, and continuous program improvement.

The position also supports student recruitment and retention, workforce development initiatives, and the college's mission of providing accessible, high quality education that meets the healthcare needs of rural communities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop program philosophy, goals, and learning outcomes in collaboration with faculty, ensuring alignment with the mission of Otero College, faculty values, approved AA, AS, AAS, and certificate programs, current industry standards, and the Career and Technical Education (CTE) vision.

Provide leadership and administrative oversight for nursing and health education programs in accordance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in nursing education.

Ensure compliance with state board of nursing regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies, maintaining all required documentation and reports.

Lead accreditation and continuous quality improvement efforts, including preparation of self-studies, reports, site visits, and ongoing program evaluation.

Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, including NCLEX pass rates, program completion, retention, and graduate employment, and implement improvements as needed.

Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum to ensure alignment with current nursing practice standards and workforce needs.

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing faculty and staff, and participate in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and professional development of faculty.

Coordinate faculty assignments, course scheduling, and clinical placements to ensure effective program delivery.

Establish and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations to secure and expand clinical learning opportunities through formal agreements with hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community health organizations.

Collaborate with healthcare partners and regional stakeholders to align program offerings with workforce needs, particularly in rural communities.

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