Assistant Director of Nursing, VN Program - Stanbridge University

Stanbridge University is looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a full-time Assistant Director for the Vocational Nursing Program. As the Assistant Director, you will work closely with the Director to develop, coordinate, and monitor the nursing faculty and vocational nursing students. We are seeking someone who thrives in problem-solving and has a knack for thinking outside the box. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our well-established and rapidly expanding university.

Essential Functions:

• Advances the universities and programs mission and objectives through systematic evaluation of student learning and advancement of outcomes.
• Oversees faculty recruitment, qualifications, development, and evaluation according to institutional and accreditation guidelines.
• Provides leadership to the faculty for the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the program’s curriculum plan in accordance with shared governance and institutional and accreditation guidelines.
• Administers the day-to-day operation of the program including the advisement of students and direct-care clinical education.
• Monitors, assesses, and initiates strategies designed to utilize ATI resources across the curriculum to promote a culture of continuous improvement in NCLEX performance.
• Monitors all program publications to ensure compliance with institutional and accreditation guidelines.
• Generates needed communications, reporting, changes, and representations with accreditation commissions and agencies.

Qualifications:

• A master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading a nursing program or related discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a full-time faculty in pre- or post-licensure nursing program.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience teaching in an online teaching and learning environment.
• A minimum of four (4) years Aof continuous full-time experience, or equivalent as a registered nurse providing direct patient care in geriatrics, medical-surgical, mental health psychiatric nursing, obstetrics or pediatrics within the past five (5) years.
• Must hold a valid, active license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Action oriented, innovative thinking, and flexible.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work within a deadline-oriented environment.
• $110,000-$125,000.

Conditions of Employment:

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• Employment verification will be conducted to verify the minimum years of practical work experience required by our accreditors.
• All employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background check.

Work Environment:

• Standard office/classroom/lab or clinical setting.
• Typically, duties are performed in an office/classroom/Lab/clinical setting environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Work environment may include skills lab or bedside environments as required by program.
• An incumbent is subject to contact with others, frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment and demanding timelines.

Physical Demands:

• The incumbent regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform the duties as assigned to the program or department.
• Proficient in operating electronic keyboards and other office machines.
• Effective verbal communication skills in answering telephones and providing information with clarity and distinctness.
• Ability to read fine print and operate computers with precision.
• Ability to understand voices over the telephone and in person.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing between 10-25 pounds as needed.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)