Associate Director of Nursing of Clinical Education - North-West College - South Gate

## Description

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 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/>

New Campus in South Gate, this is a Full time Salary position for our Vocational Nursing Program

**POSITION SUMMARY**

The Associate Director of Nursing of Clinical Education coordinates all clinical facilities and clinical experiences for nursing students. Is also responsible for obtaining and maintaining clinical sites. This is a staff position directly responsible to the Director of Nursing.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Visits potential clinical sites and initiates the necessary agreement documents for approval.
• Plans and assigns student activities in the clinical settings.
• Visits clinical sites where students are assigned and checks that the objectives and assignments are posted.
• During clinical visits, will meet with the facility Director of Nursing or their designee to identify potential concerns and solve any problems.
• Addresses student concerns and/or problems related to learning experience.
• Responsible for scheduling and overseeing orientation of all new staff.
• Evaluates clinical objectives in the clinical area.
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with Program Director or her designee.
• Is responsible for assisting students in developing values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health care profession.
• Participates in developing and implementing the Facility Retention Plan to retain current facilities and obtain new facilities.
• Assists in promoting efficient and economic use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Works with Fundamentals instructor and teaching assistants to be sure lab supplies are ordered as needed.
• Orders supplies for new classes.
• Participates in the selection and preparation of instructional materials.
• Contributes to the development of new and better ways for performing job functions.
• Serves as a substitute instructor as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing

**QUALIFICATIONS****KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**

• Knowledge of Board of Nursing regulations for clinical learning desired.
• Interacts effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and external customers of the College, including Advisory Board members, clinical sites, and externship and other off-campus sites.
• Exceptional customer service skills. Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact. Commitment to the success of the students and the school.
• Interpersonal skills including questioning, listening, and showing concern and respect for others.
• Solid writing skills to communicate effectively in memos, letters, and via email.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to set goals and prioritize tasks and/or resources to accomplish those goals and manage time effectively.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to project voice and clarity when speaking in front of a group.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

## Qualifications
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution satisfactory to the Board and a minimum of two years of experience as a licensed nurse within the past five years **or**
• Associates degree from an accredited institution satisfactory to the Board and a minimum of six recent years of recent experience as a licensed nurse.
• Must possess current valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Completed or currently enrolled in advanced courses in the field of education including courses in the principles of teaching.
• Clinical Instructor experience required

**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.