Director Of Nursing

El Camino College; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino College is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership for the Nursing Program and ensure BRN and ACEN accreditation compliance. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating curriculum and program development, and managing budgets and facilities.

The position requires a Master’s degree in nursing or administration, substantial experience in nursing education and administration, plus California RN licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, nursing education, or administration.
• 1 year of administrative experience in a nursing department with budgeting, staffing, planning and resource allocation.
• 2 years of teaching in a pre- or post-licensure nursing program.
• California RN license or eligibility for reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nursing Program and supervise assigned staff.
• Coordinate accreditation activities with BRN and ACEN.
• Oversee budgeting, facilities, and program resources.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Administration

Job description

El Camino College

Director Of Nursing

Req: A2627-017

Division: Health Care

Close Date: MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2027 at 3:00 P.M.

Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic

Under direction of the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, exercise direct leadership of the Nursing Program. Provide functional supervision over assigned positions. Implement the program's vision and develop, organize and implement goals and objectives; direct, improve and evaluate the Nursing Program's services and activities; and provide oversight, development, and coordination of all assigned elements of the Associate Degree Nursing Program; develops and administers Extended Nursing Programs and Partnership Programs; coordinates and facilitates movement of nursing students through a curriculum that meets the standards of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), and the Education Code of the State of California and provisions of the Nursing Practice Act; and maintains BRN and national accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the assigned unit, department, and division; lead by example; actively participate in and support College-wide shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among assigned staff; and promote, foster, and facilitate an organizational culture of customer service, teamwork, and innovation.

The following duties and responsibilities are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

For a full listing of duties and work expectations, please refer to the job description located at Director-Nursing.pdf

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Level

• 1. Provide a curriculum that meets the requirements mandated by the BRN; prepare reports needed for continued approval by the BRN. Report changes in faculty positions. In collaboration with the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, serve as a resource for curriculum development and program evaluation.
• 2. Assist with the recruitment of students. Coordinate and supervise the admission of students into the program. Responsible for advanced placement of nursing students into appropriate classes. Supervise the submission of applications for students taking the state licensing exam (NCLEX-RN). Prepare evaluation summaries for graduating students as requested by employers. Maintain secure files for faculty, students, curriculum, and continuing education courses.
• 3. Prepare organized processes for new students in orientation to the program; in preparation for graduation; in preparation for application to the NCLEX examination, nursing licensure steps, and transfer programs for current or dual enrollment for BSN programs.
• 4. Facilitate communication between the nursing program, the division office, and other areas on campus. Interpret and implement the administrative policies, rules, regulations, and recommendations of the college. Attend college management meetings as directed.
• 5. Assist in resolving staff, faculty, and/or student problems in the nursing program. Provide guidance, feedback, and consistent follow-up to resolve problems and build a cohesive department and academic program.
• 6. Orient, guide, assign, and assist nursing department staff.
• 7. Serve as lead researcher and writer for accreditation reports for internal and external accreditation agencies, such as the BRN and ACEN.
• 8. Review and revise college catalog, website, and printed information pertaining to nursing program each year.
• 9. In consultation with the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, coordinate and administer nursing program budget. Support allocation of resources of nursing budget to provide for optimum functioning of the nursing department. Provide requests for supplies, equipment, maintenance, improvement of facilities in cooperation with the faculty and Dean. Provide opportunities for in-service and conference attendance. Assure that the labs on campus have updated and modern equipment that are in alignment with current practice in healthcare/clinical sites.
• 10. Implement and coordinate the provision of any grants in support of the Nursing Program, including any endowments or categorically funded programs. . Gather and complete grant progress reports, as needed. Share statistical data regarding nursing from governmental and non-governmental sources.
• 11. In collaboration with the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, review proposed legislation affecting the healthcare professions and implement changes in laws and regulations. Communicate changes in State and Federal legislation affecting nursing to the appropriate persons.
• 12. Represent the college as required by the division dean, vice president of academic affairs or the college president. Articulate the nursing program with higher education institutions, the district high schools, health care agencies and other community organizations.
• 13. In consultation with the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, maintain an advisory committee for the nursing program and serve as the chairperson.

ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT

• 1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies, requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned programs and ensure compliance with the College's policies, procedures, and practices.
• 2. Strengthen processes, programs, and services through the effective and efficient use of assessment, program review, planning, and resource allocation. Implement priorities in conjunction with the College's comprehensive planning and budgeting guidelines. Implement an organizational structure that maximizes utilization of resources and ensures effective and efficient delivery of services.
• 3. Train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance of assigned managerial, professional, operational, technical, and support personnel; recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions as needed; delegate and review assignments; evaluate work products and results, implement appropriate procedures to accommodate need for information and assistance; establish and monitor timelines and prioritize work. Monitor employee performance on a regular basis and provide coaching for performance improvement and/or development as needed. Anticipate, prevent, and resolve conflicts under areas of supervision.
• 4. Implement plans for efficient and appropriate use and security of assigned facilities; ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• 5. Work with Information Technology personnel on a continual basis to enhance and improve relevant computer systems. Learn and apply emerging technologies to perform duties and provide services in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Work to modernize infrastructure and technological resources to facilitate a positive learning and working environment and promote student success.
• 6. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing, nursing education, or administration.
• Experience: One (1) year of prior full-time experience in an administrative position working in a nursing department with direct responsibility for administrative decision-making for an educational program including budgeting, employing, delegating assignments, planning, evaluating, and allocating resources. Two (2) years of teaching experience in a pre- or post-licensure nursing program. One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Licenses and Other Requirement: Current registered nurse licensure in California or eligibility for recipro