Associate Director of Nursing - Long Beach

North West College; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Success Education Colleges is seeking a Nursing Educator to assist the Director of Nursing in developing and supervising the Vocational Nursing Department. This line position reports directly to the Director and helps align curriculum with professional standards.

You will lead policy development, coordinate schedules, secure instructional materials, and support faculty while maintaining compliance with state licensing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Current California RN license.
• Minimum three years’ RN experience with teaching or clinical supervision in the past five years.
• Teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the Vocational Nursing Department.
• Coordinate policies, procedures, and programs for the Vocational Nursing Department.
• Plan orientation and ongoing educational experiences for Vocational Nursing students.
• Develop schedules, lesson plans, and clinical/theory rotations.
• Maintain records and reports for the Vocational Nursing program.
• Participate in faculty meetings and continuing education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Curriculum planning

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.Careers Site: https://www.success.edu/careers-with-sec/POSITION SUMMARYAssists the Director of Nursing with his/her responsibilities as determined by both jointly. Provides leadership and counseling in developing coordinating, implementing and supervising department policies, procedures, and program. This is a line position reporting directly to the Director of Nursing.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIESAssists in the formulation of philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the Vocational Nursing Department.Coordinates with and assists the Director of Nursing in establishing, reviewing and revising the policies, procedures, programs of the Vocational Nursing Department.Develops, coordinates, supervises and consults on management systems for the Vocational Nursing Department, assists in designing and implementing forms/systems.Plans, implements, and evaluates initial orientation and ongoing educational experiences for Vocational Nursing students.Assists faculty in planning and developing clinical/theory schedules, lesson plans, etc.Works with the Director to develop, maintain, and utilize records and reports pertinent to the Vocational Nursing program.Assists in securing and maintaining instructional and reference materials. Participates in selection and preparation of instructional materials.Plans and oversees the orientation and training of new personnel.Maintains effective communication with assigned personnel and provides necessary guidance and counseling.Participates in faculty meetings, projects, surveys, and studies being conducted by the Vocational Nursing Department and Administration.Contributes to the development of new and better ways for performing job functions.Assists with the preliminary interviews of prospective students.Participates in the student counseling process.Acts as first line substitute instructor on-call for clinical/theory relief.Directs and monitors activities of the department in the absence of, or as delegated by, the Director of Nursing.Confers frequently and routinely with the Director of Nursing in regularly scheduled work sessions.Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.In the absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes responsibilities as confirmed by the Corporate Director of Nursing Programs.Performs all other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSAbility to guide and direct the efforts of subordinates.Demonstrated excellent leadership skills, fostering a customer service oriented culture.Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.Possess organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to set goals and prioritize tasks and/or resources to accomplish those goals; effectively manage one’s time and able to handle multiple tasks while completing them within assigned deadlines. Manages records accuratelyDemonstrated computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Demonstrate integrity, imagination, initiative, and evidence of self-improvementEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. A Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution is preferred.Must possess current valid California R.N. licenseCompleted advanced courses in the field of nursing education, including courses in administration, principles of teaching, supervision, and curriculum planning.Minimum of three years’ experience as an R.N. at least one year in teaching or clinical supervision within the past five years.Teaching experience requiredBenefits:Competitive total compensation package.Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.Retirement savings plan.Generous paid time off and holidays.Professional development opportunities.Collaborative and inclusive work environment.Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SEC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer