Full-time Academic Dean for Nursing

Palo Verde Community College District is seeking a highly qualified Academic Dean for Nursing to lead our Nursing and Allied Health programs. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the programs, personnel, operations, and activities within the Nursing and Allied Health division.

• Implement and coordinate instructional planning objectives, manage and evaluate assigned instructional programs, oversee student learning outcomes, assign and support faculty, coordinate and direct communications, manage resources, and supervise personnel to effectively address the program needs.
• Support Districtwide initiatives to advance education through an equity mindset and the integration of inclusive, culturally competent practices to enhance awareness of student needs and identify best practices for accommodating diverse learning styles, responsible for compliance with accrediting agencies including the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Serve as the liaison to Nursing and Allied Health accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies; prepare and maintain required accreditation reports and approval forms for the BRN for the Associate Degree of Nursing program, BVNPT for the Vocational Nursing program, California Department of Public Health for the Certified Nursing Assistant program, California Emergency Medical Services Authority for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, Department of Health Services for the Phlebotomy program and additional appropriate agencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of Nursing and Allied Health State and federal licensure and certification examinations and processes; participate in professional growth activities and remain current in the Nursing disciplines.
• Provide administrative support and direction to faculty chairs, program directors, site administrators, classified staff, contact staff, and others.
• Initiate and maintain contractual agreements and clinical schedules with community service agencies used as clinical sites for Nursing and Allied Health students.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of Nursing faculty, including the determination and verification of required qualifications and submission of qualifications for State board approval.
• Assist in the development student recruitment materials, participation in student recruitment activities and in conducting activities that support student retention; participates in nursing student orientation.
• In conjunction with Nursing faculty, develops and revises program policies and procedures. Remains informed on emerging educational technologies and innovations, advocating for relevant program adaptations to meet student and community needs.
• Prepare and present the Nursing program budget for the academic year; reviews and evaluates related financial data and reports; assist in the preparation of grant requests or other special funding requests.
• Update annual applications for the Nursing programs; oversee ongoing Nursing and Allied Health program review; Meets regularly with the nursing faculty to plan, develop, revise and evaluate student progress, curriculum and program outcomes; supports faculty in the assessment and selection of textbooks, learning resources, and equipment for the nursing program.
• Ensure the appropriate use, cleanliness, maintenance and repair of lab equipment; oversees requisition and inventory of required lab supplies; ensures proper maintenance and updates to audiovisual materials.
• Confer with nursing students and faculty to ensure remediation requirements are met or other measures are initiated to ensure student is in compliance with program requirements.
• Promote collaboration with other schools of nursing and the health care community in the development of partnerships. Promote, publicize and represent the Nursing programs.
• Develop meeting agendas, conducts staff meetings and maintains meeting minutes for audit purposes.
• Communicate changing expectations, trends and needs of nursing educational preparation effectively to division and college administrators.
• Communicate with personnel, administrators, outside agencies and the community to exchange information, coordinates activities and resolve issues or concern; Responsible for assigned reports, and regular evaluation of all areas under direct supervision
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software; operate various clinical tools and equipment.
• Implement, support, initiate, and participate in activities to increase the diversity, equity, and promotes a culture of inclusiveness, respect, and belonging; serves as an advocate of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and culture.
• Planning, organization and direction of designated operations, activities and services of PVC's Nursing and Allied Health program.
• Principles and practices of public health administration.
• Laws pertaining to the practice of Nursing and Allied Health services in accordance with State, local and federal guidelines.
• Curriculum standards, requirements, interpretation and application in assigned programs and services.
• Rules and regulations as set forth by the Board of Registered Nursing that govern undergraduate professional nursing educational programs.
• Principles of leadership, community college curriculum and instructional program development.
• Community college goals, laws and regulations as they related to Nursing and Allied Health programs in California.
• Learning theory and community college student characteristics.
• Management principles, including planning, organizing, influencing, motivating and evaluating.
• Diagnostic methods for medical conditions and diseases.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Knowledge of applicable computer operation, assigned software and data entry devices.

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, which includes courses in nursing, education, or administration.
• One year shall be in teaching or clinical supervision, or a combination thereof, in a state accredited or approved registered nursing or vocational/practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five years; or a minimum of three years experience in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five years.
• One years' experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities.
• One (1) year's continuous full-time experience, or equivalent, as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socio-economic backgrounds of students, faculty, administrators, and personnel.

• D. in Nursing Education from an accredited college or university.
• Progressively responsible administrative experience in an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in a community college.

The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment.

The salary range for this position is Row 11 of the District's Administrator/Management/Confidential salary schedule with placement appropriate to experience. The district offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.