Director of Nursing -

Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Great opportunity for an Assistant Director of Nursing

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide leadership in developing, coordinating, instituting, and supervising all aspects of the Registered Nurse program. The Assistant Director is responsible for carrying out all functions necessary and required for compliance with the Rules and Regulations issued by the Board of Registered Nursing. This position reports to the Director of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership in the formulation of the philosophy and objectives of the Registered Nursing Program.

? Plans, evaluates, and supervises the implementation of an approved course curriculum.

? Establishes, reviews, and revises the policies, and procedures of the RN Department. Evaluates and selects clinical affiliations appropriate for use by RN students with the periodic review and promotion of effective hospital and school relationships.

? Interviews, evaluates, and employs new instructors with approval of Administration.

? Provides for orientation and training of new personnel and periodic performance evaluations, including visits to clinical/classroom areas.

? Maintains effective communication with assigned personnel and provides necessary guidance and counseling.

? Conducts regularly scheduled faculty meetings, initiates projects, studies, and programs for the RN Department.

? Advises and assists instructors in material selection, preparation, program development, and implementation.

? Exercises authority in selection and retention of students.

? Is instrumental in student performance evaluations via periodic clinical rounds, discussions with hospital personnel involved with the student program and use of extensive counseling processes.

? Develops, maintains, utilizes records, and reports information pertinent to the RN program.

? Meets on a regular basis with the Director of Education and Campus Director, keeping him/her informed of all matters pertaining to the RN program.

? Attends regularly scheduled Board of Registered Nursing meetings and other appropriate organizational meetings.

? Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences. Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

? Ability to guide and direct the efforts of subordinates.

? Demonstrated excellent leadership skills, fostering a customer service oriented culture.

? Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.

? Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

? Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

? Possess organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to set goals and prioritize tasks and/or resources to accomplish those goals while managing time effectively. Demonstrated computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

? Demonstrate integrity, imagination, initiative, and evidence of self-improvement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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