Associate Director of Nursing of Clinical Education - North-West College - Anaheim

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.

SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.

Mission:

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

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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

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Bachelors 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

- 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.

- Immediate Opening

- Must have Teaching Clinicals experience (Required)