NURSING DIRECTOR, EDUCATION

County of Los Angeles; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles seeks a Nursing Education Administrator to oversee all aspects of nursing education programs in a large public health system. The role involves planning, staffing, budgeting, and leading educational initiatives that set the standards for quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in nursing education, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to improving healthcare practices across multiple settings. This position is vital to enhancing the overall health of the community served by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing education administration.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage multiple programs.
• Knowledge of licensure and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads nursing education services and integrates programs with new healthcare practices.
• Develops educational programs based on quality assurance data.
• Recruits and supervises nursing faculty, ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Curriculum Design

Quality Assurance

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

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Job type: Full-time

Shift and schedule: Weekends as needed, Evenings as needed, Night shift, Holidays

JOB TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM NUMBER Y5288E

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: 03/23/2022 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four (4) acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with UCLA, USC, and CDU, DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. DHS also manages the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, connecting vulnerable populations to supportive housing. For more information, visit www.dhs.lacounty.

THE MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and communities by providing extraordinary care.

MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP):

This position is subject to the provisions of the MAPP. Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will follow MAPP guidelines and regulations.

DEFINITION:

Under general direction, administers the total education program, including multiple major programs or organizational areas of an operating unit, or the education program in a School of Nursing. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, directing, and controlling the achievement of short- and long-term objectives.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

1. Plans, organizes, directs, and leads nursing education services to achieve organizational goals, including programs that integrate practice and educational programs to implement new healthcare practices, trends, or technology.
2. Directs the educational curriculum design at a School of Nursing, as needed.
3. Establishes policies for program emphasis and operating guidelines, including setting goals.
4. Determines organizational structure, operations, instructional design methods, and standards, making adjustments as needed.
5. Develops educational programs based on quality assurance data to evaluate and monitor care quality.
6. Prepares and defends budget and manpower requests.
7. Recruits, hires, orients, and supervises nursing faculty; evaluates performance.
8. Interprets and communicates nursing and organizational philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures.
9. Ensures compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
10. Manages personnel matters and participates in strategic planning.
11. Participates in policy, procedures, and standards formulation.
12. Travels within Los Angeles County as necessary.