Job description:
Purpose of the Position:
Instructional and management responsibilities for the specified Workforce Development site
- Responsible for providing site supervision of nursing program activities.
- Assists the Regional Dean with implementing special projects
- Works with and functions under the supervision of the Regional Dean.
Job responsibilities:
Assists the Regional Dean with planning, developing, managing, updating, and evaluating all aspects of the program, including but not limited to:
- Faculty and staff.
- Clinical site liaison.
- Program policies and procedures.
- Oversee maintenance of and identification of needed supplies and equipment to meet program objectives.
- Assists with preparing data and other written materials for all required state and Board requirements, reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and site visits.
- Assists with maintaining on-site student records.
- Collaborate with HR to maintain the required faculty and staff documentation.
- Assists with admission process and nursing core orientation
- Must be able to fill-in for clinical, skills lab, or sim lab when vacancies occur.
Clinical Responsibilities
The academic director assists the Regional Dean with the following aspects as relates to clinical sites:
- Thorough assessment of the ability of the agency to provide clinical experience that meets the objectives for application of theory and clinical course objectives. The assessment
- includes an analysis of risk, hazards, and safety of all students, as well as ensuring adequate staffing to handle clinical objectives.
- Meets monthly with Clinical Partner and Regional Dean to review clinical operations.
- Communicate with the Clinical Education Management Department to maintain clinical facility contract updates.
Faculty Responsibilities
- Assists with preparing data and other written materials for all required state and Board requirements, reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and site visits.
- Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program.
- Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies and techniques in teaching.
- Demonstrates willingness to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning.
- Provides feedback on clinical performance by students and faculty when completing site visits to facilities.
- Submits required program reports and forms to the Regional Dean, in a timely manner.
- Attend faculty meetings or delegates as indicated to faculty.
Student Responsibilities
- Develops skills lab and clinical site orientation, in conjunction with faculty and clinical partner.
- Participates in the planning and review process for the recruitment and admission of qualified nursing students.
- Attends and participates in national NCLEX success meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A valid and active California Registered Nursing License (for positions located in California), or a Registered Nursing License from the state where the WFD site is located. If relocating to California, we will cover the costs associated with obtaining a California license.
- A masters or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes course work in nursing, education, or administration.
- A minimum of one year teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs (associate, baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral);
- One years continuous experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and/or equivalent experience as determined by the Board of Nursing.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
- Demonstrate proficiency with technology (MS Teams, Zoom, Learning Management Systems.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Join us in shaping the future of workforce development and making a significant impact on the community and beyond. If you are a forward-thinking leader passionate about education and workforce engagement, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 90000
Salary Max : $ 100000
Currency Type : USD