ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Pacific College is dedicated to putting students first, providing an exceptional education in a

chosen degree program and teaching relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our

culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core

values :

Professionalism - As an individual or institution, we demonstrate professionalism in

everything we do.

Altruism As an individual or institution, we practice the principle of unselfish concern

for the wellness of others.

Community As an individual or institution, we share responsibility for the welfare of

our community.

Identity As an individual or institution, we strive to establish a sense of true being that

will determine our future.

Fulfillment - As an individual or institution, we create an environment where academic

and professional goals can be achieved.

Inclusion As an individual or institution, we embrace differences to promote full

participation and a sense of belonging.

Collaboration - As an individual or institution, we work as a team to realize shared goals.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, Vocational Nursing program, your main responsibility will

be assisting with providing oversight and innovative leadership in planning, implementing, and

evaluating the LVN program and its faculty. As a member of the leadership team, you will be

collaborating closely with other members of the team on policy making and assisting in assuring

that the College's vision, mission, and core values are foundational elements in guiding

decision-making and actions. Additionally, you will be :

Serve as an ambassador for Pacific College, actively promoting collaboration with

campus and community partners.

Assist the Director in recruiting, supervising, developing, and directing faculty, to ensure

curricula are current and consistently delivered in an environment and manner

conducive to learning.

Collaborate with the NCLEX Success Coordinator, lead the NCLEX success planning and

implementation into the VN curriculum.

Assist the Director with supervision and evaluation of the performance of assigned staff;

interview and participate in selecting employees; train, counsel, and discipline

personnel according to established policies and procedures, assure valid licensure and

credentials of faculty to submit to the BVNPT for approval.

Assist with continuing education of faculty including teaching and mentoring on NEO,

ATI, testing strategies, assessment, teaching strategies (interactive learning) and other

faculty learning needs.

Assist the Director in ensuring the LVN program operations are conducted in compliance

with applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, and within

standards of accreditation.

• Assist the Director in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and
• statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel;

generate documents requested by BVNPT, accreditation, and other governing agencies.

• Actively participate in program evaluation and curriculum design and revision.
• Promote student success by advising and counseling students; facilitating

communication and maintaining satisfactory relationships between students and faculty

members.

Assist the Clinical Coordinator for Nursing Programs in securing clinical placements,

communicating with the clinical sites, and onboarding students.

Serve as a liaison between admissions and the VN Department in acceptance and

compliance of new students.

Serve on a variety of committees and chair the monthly meetings of the VN nursing

faculty in the absence of the Director.

Teach theory (ongoing) and clinical (as needed); fill in for faculty in the event of illness,

vacations, etc.

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team in faculty scheduling and assignments.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as Vocational nursing classes are

conducted in the evenings and on weekends.

Must be available to work at Pacific College’s Ontario campus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

1. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to nursing including

BVNPT requirements.

2. State Laws and regulations related to licensure, certification and accreditation.

3. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.

4. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

5. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

6. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

7. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

8. Meet schedules and timelines.

9. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Utilize local and national labor market data to identify trends and determine regional

healthcare provider needs for a variety of types of providers.

2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and

presentations.

3. Operation of a computer, Microsoft Office, and Windows Operating System.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION :

Applicants are required to have the following :

1. A master's degree in Nursing; a doctorate degree is preferred.

2. Three to five years of progressive leadership experience including supervisory experience

and prior experience with curriculum, academic programs, and the development and

growth of academic initiatives.

3. Licensed / eligible (unrestricted) as a Registered Nurse in California.