* $5k Sign-on Bonus* Associate Director of Nursing

American Career College; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Career College is seeking an experienced leader for the Nursing Program to oversee all clinical activities and partnerships. You will manage instructors, coordinate placements, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a California RN license, nursing administration or education experience, and a commitment to student-centered learning. Join a team focused on integrity, service, and innovation in healthcare education.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse.
• At least one (1) year teaching or clinical supervision experience in the last five years.
• Experience in nursing administration or nursing education in the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating all clinical-related activities within the nursing program.
• Managing clinical instructors and maintaining clinical partnerships and placements.
• Overseeing clinical observations, documentation, reporting, and accreditation compliance.
• Supporting clinical faculty to meet course objectives and ensure student success.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Management

Regulatory compliance

Teaching supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Teaching methods course (≥30 hrs)

California RN License

Tools

None

Job description

American Career College, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As an associate for a certified Great Place to Work, you willjoin a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career. At American Career College, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the next generation of nurses.

You will make an impact by:

• Overseeing and coordinating all clinical-related activities within the nursing program
• Managing clinical instructors, cultivating and maintaining clinical partnerships, securing and scheduling clinical placements, overseeing clinical observations, required documentation and reporting, and ensuring compliance with college and accreditation standards
• Supporting clinical faculty in meeting course objectives and ensures that students successfully complete clinical assignments while maintaining the integrity and quality of the clinical education experience

Your Experience Includes:

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse; one (1) year shall be in teaching or clinical supervision, or a combination thereof, in a state approved registered nursing, vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five (5) years; or a minimum of three (3) years of experience in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five (5) years.

• Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.

• Knowledge in technological support and delivery of program area and services.

• Knowledge and evidence of strong supervisory and management skills as applicable to specialized program area.

• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, ABHES, BVNPT, BPPE, and other accreditation standards.

Education/Licensure:

• Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

• Must have completed a course or courses offered by an accredited school with instruction in administration, teaching, and curriculum development.

• Current unencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN) License is required.

• Must have approval by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) prior to assuming the role of Assistant Director of Nursing.

• Must possess a Certificate of Completion of a course in teaching methodology of at least 30 hours.

• Current CPR Card.

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Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at American Career College.

For more than 40 years American Career College has had the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare—guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.