Associated Dean of Nursing

Paycom - ATS; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges in Nevada seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to support the Dean of Nursing with program administration, curriculum coordination, and policy implementation. This leadership role oversees clinical/theory scheduling and faculty development.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in Nevada, a Master’s in nursing, and several years of RN and teaching/admin experience; Doctorate preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Nevada.
• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• Three years of experience as a registered nurse.
• One year teaching experience in an approved and nationally accredited nursing program.
• Experience in academic and/or professional administration preferred.
• Doctorate degree in nursing or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the formulation of philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the nursing program.
• Coordinates with and assists the Dean of Nursing in establishing, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures of the nursing program.
• Develops, coordinates, supervises, and consults on management systems for the program.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates initial orientation and ongoing educational experiences for nursing students.
• Assists faculty in planning and developing clinical/theory schedules, lesson plans, etc.

Job description

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing, North-West College, Glendale Career College and Nevada Career Institute. 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: Nursing Faculty – Assistant Director of NursingIt is the belief of the faculty of the Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing (MFSON) that each team member should have defined responsibilities and that the MFSON accepts the responsibility of supporting its team members in the achievement of both departmental and individual professional goals.The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Dean of Nursing with program administration duties. The Assistant Director provides leadership and advisement in the development, coordination, implementation, and supervision of the program’s curriculum, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Director of Nursing reports directly to the Dean of Nursing.The Assistant Director of Nursing, a member of the MFSON Faculty, must meet Nevada Board of Nursing requirements.All faculty must follow policies and procedures outlined in the Nursing Faculty Handbook and the College Catalog.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists in the formulation of philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the nursing program.Coordinates with and assists the Dean of Nursing in establishing, reviewing, and revising the policies, and procedures of the nursing program.Develops, coordinates, supervises, and consults on management systems for the program.Plans, implements, and evaluates initial orientation and ongoing educational experiences for nursing students.Assists faculty in planning and developing clinical/theory schedules, lesson plans, etc.Works with the Dean of Nursing to develop, maintain, and utilize records and reports pertinent to the program.Assists in securing, 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 College and program.Contributes to the development of new and better ways for performing job functions.Assists with preliminary interviews of prospective students.Participates in the student advising process.Directs and monitors activities of the department in the absence of, or as delegated by the Dean of Nursing.Confers frequently and routinely with the Dean of Nursing in regularly scheduled work sessions.Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.Acts as first line substitute instructor on-call for clinical/theory relief.Assume a part-time teaching load as needed and assigned by the Dean of Nursing to meet program needs.Adhere to all college policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsCurrent, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Nevada.Master’s degree with a major in nursing from an accredited school required, Doctorate degree in nursing or a related field preferred.Three years of experience as a registered nurse.One year teaching experience in an approved and nationally accredited nursing.Experience in academic and/or professional administration preferred.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