Associate Director of Nursing - North-West College - Long Beach

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 58 years.

Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement. 

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POSITION SUMMARY

Assists 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 RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assists 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 SKILLS

• Ability 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 accurately
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate integrity, imagination, initiative, and evidence of self-improvement

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor'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. license
• Completed 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.

Benefits:

• 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