Assistant Director of Nursing - BSN

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing reports directly to the Director of Nursing and supports the Director in all duties pertaining to the Nursing Program. The position is administrative in nature and requires active participation in the management of all areas of the Nursing Program as dictated by the Board of Nursing in the state of employment. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement. This position opened due to an internal promotion.

Requirements

Current unencumbered and active RN license to practice professional nursing in the state of Colorado
Masters degree in nursing (MSN) required
Must have over four (4) years of full-time clinical experience as a practicing registered nurse
Sufficient experience to demonstrate professional competence
Must have over two (2) years of full-time documented experience teaching didactic and clinical in a BSN program
Must meet approval and qualifications of applicable State Board on Nursing in order to hold the position
Must meet corporate and regulatory requirements
Must have documented knowledge and skills related to teaching of adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development and curriculum evaluation
Able and willing to communicate, think, learn, and reason
Able and willing to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Able and willing to safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Able and willing to demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor department compliance with the State Board of Nursing, Concorde policy, and all regulatory agency procedures
Participate in ongoing review and evaluation of the curriculum and assist with revision as necessary
Ensure that instruction meets or exceed the standards and guidelines established by accrediting bodies and legislation.
Assist instructors in preparing, reviewing, and revising the course syllabus, lesson plans, testing materials, course calendars, student evaluations, and learning objectives as needed
Assist in establishing department policy that meets the needs and requirements of Concorde as well as the profession
Advise students as needed regarding academic, attendance, professional behavior issues, and assist graduates as needed in the application for licensure process
Assist with student admission interviews, orientation, and other department meetings as assigned by the Director of Nursing
Assist in planning and participate in the Advisory Committee meetings
Participate in the accreditation process by all regulatory bodies
Participate in management of student retention
Assist in planning and conducting faculty meetings, projects, and studies being conducted by the Nursing Department and Concorde Career College
Participate in Systematic Program Evaluation
Substitute teaches PRN
Assist in the development of clinical site experiences, supervision and evaluatio
Assume responsibility for skills lab coordination
Maintain student records in compliance with Concorde policies
Participate in program, campus, and corporate activities
Assure ongoing advisement of students regarding academic progress in the department from enrollment to graduation
Participate on committees providing input on policies regarding recruitment admissions, retention, promotion, and graduation of students
Maintain professional competence by activities which may include nursing practice, community volunteer, continuing education, writing, or participation in professional associations
Participate in the development of departmental and institutional policies
Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned