Director of Nursing

at Shawnee Community College in ULLIN, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Director of Nursing (DON) is an administrative leadership position responsible for oversight of the College’s Nursing programs, including accreditation, curriculum, compliance, faculty support, clinical partnerships, and student success.

The essential duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.  

Other related duties which may be required by the Vice President of Academic Affairs (duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but are generally within the occupational series and responsibility level associated with the employee’s class of work).

Leadership & Administration

• Provide strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational direction for Nursing programs and pathways.
• Hire, supervise, support, and evaluate Nursing faculty and staff.
• Participate in institutional planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the College in professional and community organizations.
• Develop, manage, and oversee Nursing program budgets, resources, and operational planning.  

• Coordinate curriculum development and program assessment.
• Coordinate instructional schedules and clinical placements.
• Oversee Kaplan or other testing systems.

• Ensure compliance with ACEN, IDFPR, IDPH, ICCB, and related agencies.
• Serve as the official liaison for accreditation, regulatory reporting, program approval, and compliance-related activities associated with Nursing programs.

• Promote student success, retention, graduation, and NCLEX/licensure achievement.
• Maintain relationships with healthcare agencies and community partners.