Associate Director of Nursing - Vocational Nursing Program at Glendale Career College

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.