Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Details

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Director of Nursing provides leadership and administrative support for the nursing programs within the Nursing Department, including the Practical Nursing (LPN), Registered Nursing (RN), and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs. The position supports program operations, accreditation compliance, faculty coordination, and student success while teaching a half-time instructional load.

The Assistant Director assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing curriculum delivery across multiple campuses and online learning environments and helps coordinate clinical education experiences in local community healthcare facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Leadership and Program Support

• Assist the Director of Nursing in the administration and coordination of the LPN, RN, and PCT programs.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing curriculum across multiple delivery formats including face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction.
• Ensure compliance with state board of nursing regulations, accreditation standards, and college policies.
• Participate in program review, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with scheduling of courses and faculty assignments across multiple campuses.

Faculty Support and Supervision

• Provide guidance and mentorship to full-time and adjunct nursing faculty.
• Assist with faculty orientation, evaluation, and professional development.
• Support instructional quality and consistency across courses and campuses.

Clinical Education Coordination

• Assist in developing and maintaining partnerships with local healthcare facilities for clinical placements.
• Support coordination and oversight of student clinical experiences.
• Ensure clinical placements meet regulatory and accreditation standards.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach a half load of nursing coursework each semester in classroom, laboratory, simulation, or online environments.
• Develop course materials aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Evaluate student learning and provide academic advising and support.

Student Support

• Participate in student recruitment, retention, and progression initiatives.
• Assist with student advising and program orientation.
• Address student concerns in collaboration with faculty and the Director of Nursing.

Program Assessment and Compliance

• Assist with accreditation preparation and reporting.
• Collect and analyze data related to program outcomes, including licensure pass rates, retention, and job placement.
• Support preparation of reports required by regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Service and Institutional Participation

• Serve on college committees as assigned.
• Participate in community outreach and workforce partnership initiatives.
• Represent the nursing programs within the college and the broader healthcare community.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility for licensure in the state).
• Minimum 3–4 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Prior teaching experience in nursing education.
• Knowledge of nursing accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.