Associate Dean of Nursing - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - Bakersfield

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing, North-West College, Glendale Career College and Nevada Career Institute. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 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

Assists the Dean of nursing with his/her responsibilities as determined by both jointly. Provides leadership and counseling in development coordinating, implementing and supervising department policies, procedures, and program. This is a line position reporting directly to the Dean of Nursing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITES

- Assists in the formulation of philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) Program.

- Coordinates with and assists the Director of Nursing in establishing, reviewing and revising the policies, and procedures of the ADN Program.

- Develops, coordinates, supervises and consults on management systems for the ADN, BSN Program assists in designing and implementing forms/systems.

- Plans, implements, and evaluates initial orientation and ongoing educational experiences for ADN/BSN students.

- Assists faculty in planning and developing clinical/theory schedules, lesson plans, etc.

- Works with the Director of develop, maintain, and utilize records and reports pertinent to the ADN program.

- Assists in securing, maintaining instructional, and reference materials. Participates in selection and preparation of instructional materials.

- Plans and oversees the orientation and training of new personnel.

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

- Participates in faculty meetings, projects, surveys, and studies being conducted by the Associate Degree Nursing Program/BSN and Administration.

- Contributes to the development of new and better ways for performing job functions.

- Assists with preliminary interviews of prospective students.

- Participates in the student counseling process.

- Acts as first line substitute instructor on-call for clinical/theory relief.

- Directs and monitors activities of the department in the absence of, or as delegated by the Dean of Nursing.

- Confers frequently and routinely with the Dean of nursing in regularly scheduled work sessions.

- Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.

- In the absence of the Dean of Nursing, assumes responsibilities of the Dean of Nursing.

- Performs all other duties as assigned.

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 student, 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; effectively manage ones time and able to handle multiple tasks while completing them within assigned deadlines. Manages records accurately.

- Demonstrated computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook.

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