Assistant Director, Practical Nursing Program

About this Job

LSU in Shreveport invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of the Licensed Practical Nursing Program (LPN). The Assistant Director supports the Program Director in the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of the LPN program. The Assistant Director provides leadership in day-to-day program operations, supports faculty and students, coordinates clinical education activities, and helps ensure that program requirements, institutional policies, and applicable state and accreditation standards are met. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Program Director, nursing faculty, clinical partners, college administration, and student support personnel to promote student success and maintain a high-quality practical nursing program. The position may include teaching responsibilities in the classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical settings based on program needs. This is a 12-month on campus position based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Qualifications from Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE):

· Hold a current, valid license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in Louisiana. · Meet the approval of the LSBPNE prior to teaching. · Minimum of four years of experience in medical-surgical nursing or nursing education. o At least one of those four years must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. · Must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application. Job Duties and Other Information

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For additional information concerning this job posting contact:

Jennifer Isaac LSUS Department of Human Resource Management Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS (318) 797-5279

LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.