About this opportunity
Pacific College lists this Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) - Prelicensure RN Program opportunity in costa mesa, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pacific College is dedicated to putting students first, providing an exceptional education in a chosen degree program and teaching relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:
Professionalism - As an individual or institution, we demonstrate professionalism in everything we do.
Altruism – As an individual or institution, we practice the principle of unselfish concern for the wellness of others.
Community – As an individual or institution, we share responsibility for the welfare of our community.
Identity – As an individual or institution, we strive to establish a sense of true being that will determine our future.
Fulfillment - As an individual or institution, we create an environment where academic and professional goals can be achieved.
Inclusion – As an individual or institution, we embrace differences to promote full participation and a sense of belonging.
Collaboration - As an individual or institution, we work as a team to realize shared goals.
Reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON), the main responsibility of the ADON will be assisting with oversight and innovative leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Prelicensure Registered Nursing program and its faculty. As a member of the leadership team, you will be collaborating closely with other members of the team on policy making and assisting in assuring that the College's vision, mission, and core values are foundational elements in guiding decision-making and actions. Additionally, you:
Serve as an ambassador for Pacific College, actively promoting collaboration with campus and community partners.
Assist with recruitment, supervision, development, and direction for faculty, to ensure curricula are current and consistently delivered in an environment and manner conducive to learning.
Assist with faculty development including developing curriculum, using a Learning Management System (LMS), and assessment of knowledge and skills. Lead a continuing education program for the department.
Assist with supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned staff; interviewing and participating in selecting employees; training, counseling, and disciplining personnel according to established policies and procedures, participate in the search for new faculty and assure valid RN licensure of faculty by reviewing official documents.
Collaborate with the Clinical Placement Coordinator in securing placements for student clinical experiences. Evaluate appropriateness of preceptors and orient them to their role and responsibilities.
Assist with management of personnel, and other resources with accountability and efficiency.
Communicate with faculty and assist the Director in making faculty assignments each semester.
Ensure the RN Program operations are conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, and within standards of accreditation.
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; assist with generating documents requested by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and other governing agencies.
Assist with program evaluation and the systematic plan for curriculum design for the Prelicensure Registered Nursing Program.
Promote student success by advising and counseling students; facilitating communication and maintaining satisfactory relationships between students and facultymembers.
Serve on governance committees.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to nursing including BRN requirements.
State Laws and regulations related to licensure, certification and accreditation.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and timelines.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Utilize local and national labor market data to identify trends and determine regional healthcare needs for registered nurses.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and presentations.
Operation of a computer, Microsoft Office, and Windows Operating System.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION
Applicants are required to have the following:
A master’s degree in nursing; a doctorate degree is preferred.
Three to five years of progressive leadership experience including supervisory experience and prior experience with curriculum, academic programs, and the development andgrowth of academic initiatives.
Prior experience as an Associate Director in a nursing program preferred.
Three to five years of teaching experience, using a Learning Management System.
Experience in assessing nursing skills and knowledge.
Experience in mentoring faculty desired.
Licensed/eligible (unrestricted) as a Registered Nurse in California.
Potential to advance to the Director position in the future
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Worksite address
costa mesa, CA, 92626, US
Who can apply
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