Assistant Director of Associate Degree Nursing

Bucks County Community College; Newtown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucks County Community College is seeking a Nursing Program Coordinator to assist in the implementation and coordination of the Associate Degree Nursing program. This role encompasses collaboration with faculty, student outreach, and ensuring adherence to accreditation standards. A commitment to diversity and inclusion in a professional working environment is fundamental.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403B pension plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition waivers and assistance

Fitness center access

Cafeteria services

Free parking

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Two years' teaching experience in an associate degree nursing curriculum is needed.
• Current licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Associate Degree Nursing program and ensure program success.
• Collaborate with faculty and course coordinators for effective program implementation.
• Perform outreach to at-risk students and maintain student success.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Tools

ATI testing

Job description

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This position will assist in the coordination and implementation of the Associate Degree Nursing program. They will work closely with the Director to ensure the success of the program and work with new clinical faculty to ensure consistency in application of policies in the clinical setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faculty and ADRN course coordinators to summarize activities at the end of the semester; provide recommendations to program faculty and director for data inclusion in annual reports to approving and accrediting agencies, accreditation standards and criteria, and yearly systematic plan of evaluation.

• Collaborate with the ADRN111 and ADRN112 course faculty, director, administrative assistant, college staff, and invited learning support vendors to plan and implement the new student orientation. in August.

• Collaborate with the ADRN212 course faculty, director, administrative assistant, college staff, and vendors to plan and implement the pinning ceremony in May and communicate with the college commencement committee.

• Perform outreach to at-risk students to assess barriers to success during and between terms and refer to Academic Success Center and for other appropriate student services, as needed.

• Create semester-end and annual reports to comply with approving agency’s expectations. accreditation standards and criteria, and systematic plan of evaluation.

• Coordinate requests for clinical affiliates in collaboration with clinical course faculty and Director; Collaborate with clinical course faculty and director to create student clinical rotation schedules; and
  Coordinate with administrative assistant for the timely and accurate transmission of clinical clearance and orientation documentation to clinical affiliates prior to start of clinical courses. Serve as a mentor and resource for all PT clinical faculty.

• In collaboration with course coordinator(s), create and implement orientation for new faculty through review of policy manuals, clinical course documentation, and clinical course syllabus; Maintain orientation and policy manuals for faculty.

• Assist with other duties assigned by the director.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with program faculty, director, administrative assistant, college departments, and community partners to promote student success through creation and implementation of self-care and wellness activities.

• Maintain contact with alumni after graduation to promote adherence to NCLEX-RN test preparation plan per established guidelines.

• Gather end of program student learning outcome information to be shared as required.

• Report pertinent clinical updates at monthly and annual program meetings.

• Collaborate with class and clinical faculty, and/or simulation coordinator, to create clinical assignments and/or make-up assignments for students in all courses.

Starting Salary: $56,000

Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, fitness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required); Master’s degree in Nursing (preferred).

• Two years' teaching experience in associate degree nursing curriculum (BCCC experience preferred).

• Experience with ATI testing (champion status preferred).

• Current licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• 1 – 3 years’ job-related experience.

• Outstanding organizational and communication skills

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references.

We are proud to be an organization that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.