Associate Director of Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Job Title:        Associate Director of Nursing 

Reports To:    Campus President

FLSA:             Exempt

Definition

The Associate Director of Nursing in coordination with the Corporate Director of Nursing, is responsible for administering, monitoring and managing all aspects of the Vocational Nursing program in compliance with regulations of the BVNPT and policies of Select Education Group in the absence of the Director of Nursing.   In addition, the Associate Director of Nursing shall perform all duties and responsibilities of an instructor as listed on the Instructor job description, and perform other duties as assigned. 

 Samples of Duties

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive treatment of the duties and responsibilities of the Associate Director of Nursing. Working in conjunction with the Director of Nursing, the Associate Director is expected to:

• Conduct classroom observations, instructor outcome assessments and follow-up recommendations for instructor improvement.
• Reviewing of all NCLEX preparation tests taken throughout the program
• Ensure the Vocational Nursing program, policies and procedures are in written format, are congruent with those of the institution and are reviewed periodically
• Evaluate and monitor the appropriate integration of independent study into the curriculum for the division.
• Support new instructor training orientation.
• Complete purchase orders for consumable supplies and forward purchase orders to the Director of Nursing for approval.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with textbook evaluation and curriculum revisions as needed.
• With the direction from the Director of Education – coordinates divisional Advisory Board Meetings; including taking meeting notes.
• Act as liaison with the Board related to the program’s compliance with the required elements of the BVNPT

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with students, peers and the community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with professional integrity and discretion.
• Capacity and willingness to accept duties with initiative and resourcefulness.
• General understanding of the principles of effective employee supervision. 

 Minimum Qualifications 

Education 

Completion of accredited school courses with instruction in administration, teaching and curriculum development with a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school; and   

Experience

A minimum of three years of experience as a registered nurse; one year in teaching or clinical supervision or three years’ in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five years. In addition, the Associate Director of Nursing shall demonstrate experience and education as required by the State Regulatory Agency, BVNPT, where the school presides and in accordance with the guidelines established by the schools accrediting body. 

Other

The Associate Director of Nursing shall have a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. A valid Driver's License is required. 

Working Conditions

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 
• Concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. 
• Shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information; multi-task to work on different projects simultaneously. 
• Clearly communicate information and ideas through spoken words so others will understand. 
• Recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions such as finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events.
• Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. 
• Work under pressure of constant deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Work effectively in a demanding environment.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Schedule changes may occur based on business needs.
• May be required to travel to locations other than assigned site.