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 58 years.
Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides leadership and counseling in developing coordinating, implementing and supervising department policies, procedures, and program. The Director of Nursing will carry out all functions necessary and required for compliance with the Rules and regulations issued by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, Title 16, Chapter 25, California Administrative Code. This is a line position reporting directly to the Director of Nursing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides leadership in the formulation of the philosophy and objectives of the Vocational Nursing Program.
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Plans, evaluates, and supervises the implementation of an approved course curriculum.
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Establishes, reviews, and revises the policies, and procedures of the Vocational Nursing Department.
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Evaluates and selects clinical affiliations appropriate for use by VN students with the periodic review and promotion of effective hospital and school relationships.
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Interviews, evaluates, and employs new instructors with approval of Administration.
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Provides for orientation and training of new personnel and periodic performance evaluations, including visits to clinical/classroom areas.
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Maintains effective communication with assigned personnel and provides necessary guidance and counseling.
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Conducts regularly scheduled faculty meetings, initiates projects, studies, and programs for the Vocational Nursing Department.
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Advises and assists instructors in material selection, preparation, program development, and implementation.
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Exercises authority in selection and retention of students.
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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.
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Develops, maintains, utilizes records, and reports information pertinent to the Vocational Nursing program.
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Meets on a regular basis with the Director of Education and Campus Director, keeping him/her informed of all matters pertaining to the Vocational Nursing program.
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Attends regularly scheduled Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians meetings and other appropriate organizational meetings.
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Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
