El Camino College
Director Of Nursing
Req: A2627-017
Division: Health Care
Close Date: MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2027 at 3:00 P.M.
Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic
Under direction of the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, exercise direct leadership of the Nursing Program. Provide functional supervision over assigned positions. Implement the program's vision and develop, organize and implement goals and objectives; direct, improve and evaluate the Nursing Program's services and activities; and provide oversight, development, and coordination of all assigned elements of the Associate Degree Nursing Program; develops and administers Extended Nursing Programs and Partnership Programs; coordinates and facilitates movement of nursing students through a curriculum that meets the standards of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), and the Education Code of the State of California and provisions of the Nursing Practice Act; and maintains BRN and national accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the assigned unit, department, and division; lead by example; actively participate in and support College-wide shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among assigned staff; and promote, foster, and facilitate an organizational culture of customer service, teamwork, and innovation.
The following duties and responsibilities are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
For a full listing of duties and work expectations, please refer to the job description located at Director-Nursing.pdf
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Level
1. Provide a curriculum that meets the requirements mandated by the BRN; prepare reports needed for continued approval by the BRN. Report changes in faculty positions. In collaboration with the Dean of Healthcare Sciences, serve as a resource for curriculum development and program evaluation.
ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies, requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned programs and ensure compliance with the College's policies, procedures, and practices.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing, nursing education, or administration.
Experience: One (1) year of prior full-time experience in an administrative position working in a nursing department with direct responsibility for administrative decision-making for an educational program including budgeting, employing, delegating assignments, planning, evaluating, and allocating resources. Two (2) years of teaching experience in a pre- or post-licensure nursing program. One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable Education: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in nursing and that includes coursework in nursing education or administration.
Equivalency defined: An academic year of 2 semesters or 3 quarter system semesters is the equivalent to one year of administrative experience. Pre- or post-licensure nursing programs include diploma, associate, baccalaureate or master's degree registered nursing programs.
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:
Knowledge of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) standards.
Abilities/Skills:
Effectively and accurately read, interpret, and follow Collective Bargaining Agreements.
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2027 at 3:00 P.M.
SALARY: The starting salary range $142,203.60 (Annually)
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step F is reached ($164,845.44 annually).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is designated as a full-time administrative position. Educational Administrators are employed on an initial one-year contract stating terms and conditions of employment. Contracts are subject to renewal and board approval to confirm continued employment. The standard work week is 40 hours of scheduled duty per week of not more than five consecutive workdays. Work schedule may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays based on business needs. During the winter recess, all management positions are required to charge three (3) days of accrued vacation between the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
INTERVIEW EXPENSES
Individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible to have expenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (to and from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximum allocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Finalists must complete and submit a W-9 Form and Human Resource's "Interview Expense Reimbursement Form" and include appropriate support documentation to receive the allowable reimbursement amount.
Summer Work Hours
During the summer, employees work eight 32-hour work weeks with full pay.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
Online application: http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.
Current registered nurse licensure in California or eligibility for reciprocity.
