Director Of Nursing

Under direction of the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, exercise directleadership of the Nursing Program. Provide functional supervisionover assigned positions. Implement the program's vision anddevelop, organize and implement goals and objectives; direct,improve and evaluate the Nursing Program's services and activities;and provide oversight, development, and coordination of allassigned elements of the Associate Degree Nursing Program; developsand administers Extended Nursing Programs and Partnership Programs;coordinates and facilitates movement of nursing students through acurriculum that meets the standards of the Board of RegisteredNursing (BRN), and the Education Code of the State of Californiaand provisions of the Nursing Practice Act; and maintains BRN andnational accreditation from the Accreditation Commission forEducation in Nursing (ACEN). Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, andcontinuous improvement throughout the assigned unit, department,and division; lead by example; actively participate in and supportCollege-wide shared governance components and activities and othercollaborative processes; encourage professional excellence amongassigned staff; and promote, foster, and facilitate anorganizational culture of customer service, teamwork, andinnovation. The following duties and responsibilities are typical for thisposition. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/ormay be required to perform additional or different duties fromthose set forth below to address business needs and changingbusiness practices. For a full listing of duties and work expectations, please refer tothe job description located at Director-Nursing.pdf. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Level 1. Provide a curriculum that meets the requirements mandated by theBRN; prepare reports needed for continued approval by the BRN.Report changes in faculty positions. In collaboration with the Deanof Healthcare Sciences, serve as a resource for curriculumdevelopment and program evaluation. 2. Assist with the recruitment of students. Coordinate andsupervise the admission of students into the program. Responsiblefor advanced placement of nursing students into appropriateclasses. Supervise the submission of applications for studentstaking the state licensing exam (NCLEX-RN). Prepare evaluationsummaries for graduating students as requested by employers.Maintain secure files for faculty, students, curriculum, andcontinuing education courses. 3. Prepare organized processes for new students in orientation tothe program; in preparation for graduation; in preparation forapplication to the NCLEX examination, nursing licensure steps, andtransfer programs for current or dual enrollment for BSNprograms. 4. Facilitate communication between the nursing program, thedivision office, and other areas on campus. Interpret and implementthe administrative policies, rules, regulations, andrecommendations of the college. Attend college management meetingsas directed. 5. Assist in resolving staff, faculty, and/or student problems inthe nursing program. Provide guidance, feedback, and consistentfollow-up to resolve problems and build a cohesive department andacademic program. 6. Orient, guide, assign, and assist nursing departmentstaff. 7. Serve as lead researcher and writer for accreditation reportsfor internal and external accreditation agencies, such as the BRNand ACEN. 8. Review and revise college catalog, website, and printedinformation pertaining to nursing program each year. 9. In consultation with the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, coordinateand administer nursing program budget. Support allocation ofresources of nursing budget to provide for optimum functioning ofthe nursing department. Provide requests for supplies, equipment,maintenance, improvement of facilities in cooperation with thefaculty and Dean. Provide opportunities for in-service andconference attendance. Assure that the labs on campus have updatedand modern equipment that are in alignment with current practice inhealthcare/clinical sites. 10. Implement and coordinate the provision of any grants in supportof the Nursing Program, including any endowments or categoricallyfunded programs. . Gather and complete grant progress reports, asneeded. Share statistical data regarding nursing from governmentaland non-governmental sources. 11. In collaboration with the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, reviewproposed legislation affecting the healthcare professions andimplement changes in laws and regulations. Communicate changes inState and Federal legislation affecting nursing to the appropriatepersons. 12. Represent the college as required by the division dean, vicepresident of academic affairs or the college president. Articulatethe nursing program with higher education institutions, thedistrict high schools, health care agencies and other communityorganizations. 13. In consultation with the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, maintainan advisory committee for the nursing program and serve as thechairperson. ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT 1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies,requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned programs andensure compliance with the College's policies, procedures, andpractices. 2. Strengthen processes, programs, and services through theeffective and efficient use of assessment, program review,planning, and resource allocation. Implement priorities inconjunction with the College's comprehensive planning and budgetingguidelines. Implement an organizational structure that maximizesutilization of resources and ensures effective and efficientdelivery of services. 3. Train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance ofassigned managerial, professional, operational, technical, andsupport personnel; recommend transfers, reassignment, termination,and disciplinary actions as needed; delegate and reviewassignments; evaluate work products and results, implementappropriate procedures to accommodate need for information andassistance; establish and monitor timelines and prioritize work.Monitor employee performance on a regular basis and providecoaching for performance improvement and/or development as needed.Anticipate, prevent, and resolve conflicts under areas ofsupervision. 4. Implement plans for efficient and appropriate use and securityof assigned facilities; ensure compliance with health and safetyregulations. 5. Work with Information Technology personnel on a continual basisto enhance and improve relevant computer systems. Learn and applyemerging technologies to perform duties and provide services in anefficient, organized, and timely manner. Work to modernizeinfrastructure and technological resources to facilitate a positivelearning and working environment and promote student success. 6. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Master's degree from an accredited college oruniversity that includes coursework in nursing, nursing education,or administration. Experience: One (1) year of prior full-time experience in anadministrative position working in a nursing department with directresponsibility for administrative decision-making for aneducational program including budgeting, employing, delegatingassignments, planning, evaluating, and allocating resources. Two(2) years of teaching experience in a pre- or post-licensurenursing program. One (1) year of experience as a registered nurseproviding direct patient care. Licenses and Other Requirement: Current registered nurselicensure in California or eligibility for reciprocity. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Desirable Education: Master's or Doctorate degree from anaccredited college or university in nursing and that includescoursework in nursing education or administration. Equivalency defined : An academic year of 2 semesters or 3quarter system semesters is the equivalent to one year ofadministrative experience. Pre- or post-licensure nursing programsinclude diploma, associate, baccalaureate or master's degreeregistered nursing programs. Knowledge/Areas of Expertise: Knowledge of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN) and Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) standards. Experience in a community college setting. Plan, organize and administer the processes and operations of theCollege's Nursing Program, Extended Nursing, and PartnershipPrograms. Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, andprocedures. Understand and practice the principles of administration andsupervision. Abilities/Skills Effectively and accurately read, interpret, and follow CollectiveBargaining Agreements. Proficient in grant submissions and attainment. Evidence in implementing diversity, inclusivity, and equity in theworkplace. Assess and evaluate programs and personnel. Respond to email in a timely manner. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Work cooperatively with others. Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses ofaction. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment and physical demands described here arerepresentative of those required by an employee to perform theessential functions of this job successfully. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions . WORK ENVIRONMENT Standard office setting. Duties are performed primarily in anoffice environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.Incumbents are subject to extensive contact with students, faculty,and staff with frequent interruptions, noise, and demandingtimelines. At least minimal environmental controls to assure healthand comfort. Frequently involves working non-standard, evening, andweekend hours. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Incumbents regularly sit or stand for long periods, travel shortdistances on campus on a regular basis, travel to various locationsto attend meetings and conduct work, use hands and fingers tooperate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach withhands and arms, speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephonesand to provide information; see to read fine print and operatecomputer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person;and lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing up to 25pounds. CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2027 at 3:00 P.M. SALARY: The starting salary range $142,203.60(Annually) Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salaryschedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on acase-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first dayof the month following each year of service, until Step F isreached ($164,845.44 annually). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is designated as a full-time administrative position.Educational Administrators are employed on an initial one-yearcontract stating terms and conditions of employment. Contracts aresubject to renewal and board approval to confirm continuedemployment. The standard work week is 40 hours of scheduled dutyper week of not more than five consecutive workdays. Work schedulemay include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays based on businessneeds. During the winter recess, all management positions arerequired to charge three (3) days of accrued vacation between theChristmas and New Year holidays. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification ofall information provided on the employment application,credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employmentmust agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion ofthe Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proofof eligibility for employment in the United States, and present avalid Social Security card upon hire. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations mustcontact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working daysprior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant AccommodationRequest (maxient.com) INTERVIEW EXPENSES Individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible to haveexpenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (toand from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximumallocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Finalistsmust complete and submit a W-9 Form and Human Resource's "InterviewExpense Reimbursement Form" and include appropriate supportdocumentation to receive the allowable reimbursement amount. BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for allfull-time employees including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental and vision insurance isavailable toward which both the College and the employeecontribute. Sick Leave and Disability Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather thanState Disability Insurance, limited sick leave benefits areavailable for days beyond the earned sick leave days and are paidat fifty percent. Retirement Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salaryto either the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or to thePublic Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Upontermination, STRS or PERS retirement contributions may be withdrawnin full, plus accumulated interest. Various benefit options areavailable for employees upon retirement. Summer Work Hours During the summer, employees work eight 32-hour work weeks withfull pay. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require acourse-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from acertified transcript evaluation service verifying the degreeequivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report and all requiredstatistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statisticsfor the previous three years relevantto El Camino College classesand activities, in addition to institutional policies concerningcampus safety and security. The information is also available inprinted form in the lobby of the Police Department and in selectlocations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department canprovide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at310-660-3100. 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