Associate Dean of Nursing - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - Bakersfield (Education)

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 58 years.

Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement. 

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.  Must possess current valid California R.N. license.
• Must meet the requirements of the Associate Director as deemed by the Board of Registered Nursing.
• Completed advanced courses in the field of nursing education, including courses in administration, principles of teaching, supervision, and curriculum planning.
• Minimum of three years' experience as an R.N., at least one year in teaching or clinical supervision within the past five years.