Assistant Director Nursing VNPN

Responsibilities

• Ensure departmental compliance with state Board of Nursing, organizational policies, and regulatory agency standards
• Support curriculum review, development, and revision
• Aid faculty in preparing and maintaining syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and learning objectives
• Establish departmental policies aligned with institutional and professional standards
• Advise students on academic progress, attendance, and professional conduct; assist graduates with licensure applications
• Participate in student admissions, orientations, and departmental meetings
• Contribute to Advisory Committee planning and attend meetings
• Support the accreditation process and ensure ongoing program compliance
• Collaborate on student retention strategies and initiatives
• Help plan and lead faculty meetings and departmental projects
• Engage in systematic program evaluation and reporting
• Substitute teach as needed
• Career Development Activities

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the state of CA
• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of clinical experience (required); Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Teaching Experience: One to two (1-2) years of teaching in a LVN or RN program strongly preferred

Skills

• Department-Level Strategic Direction
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Leadership and Influencing
• Communication and Negotiation
• Accountability Frameworks
• Strategic Innovation
• People Development
• Adaptability and Real-Time Adjustments

Standard Abilities

• Communication, Thinking, Learning, Reasoning
• Computer and System Usage
• Safety Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment
• Work Environment and Safety Procedures
• Travel to Campus and Clinical Sites