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Anaheim, California

Associate Director of Nursing of Clinical Education - North-West College - Anaheim

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$112k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Education Level: Bachelor's
  • Salary Range: $110000.00 - $112000.00Salary
  • Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
  • Job Shift: Any
  • Job Category: Education

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.

SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.

Mission: Our everyday mission is to education students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement. success.edu The Associate Director of Nursing of Clinical Education coordinates all clinical facilities and clinical experiences for nursing students.

Is also responsible for obtaining and maintaining clinical sites. This is a staff position directly responsible to the Director of Nursing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Visits potential clinical sites and initiates the necessary agreement documents for approval.

Plans and assigns student activities in the clinical settings. Visits clinical sites where students are assigned and checks that the objectives and assignments are posted. During clinical visits, will meet with the facility Director of Nursing or their designee to identify potential concerns and solve any problems.

Addresses student concerns and/or problems related to learning experience. Responsible for scheduling and overseeing orientation of all new staff. Evaluates clinical objectives in the clinical area. Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with Program Director or her designee.

Is responsible for assisting students in developing values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health care profession. Participates in developing and implementing the Facility Retention Plan to retain current facilities and obtain new facilities.

Assists in promoting efficient and economic use of equipment, materials, and supplies. Works with Fundamentals instructor and teaching assistants to be sure lab supplies are ordered as needed. Orders supplies for new classes. Participates in the selection and preparation of instructional materials.

Contributes to the development of new and better ways for performing job functions. Serves as a substitute instructor as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge of Board of Nursing regulations for clinical learning desired. Interacts effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and external customers of the College, including Advisory Board members, clinical sites, and externship and other off-campus sites.

Exceptional customer service skills. Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact. Commitment to the success of the students and the school. Interpersonal skills including questioning, listening, and showing concern and respect for others.

Solid writing skills to communicate effectively in memos, letters, and via email. Highly organized and detail oriented. Ability to set goals and prioritize tasks and/or resources to accomplish those goals and manage time effectively.

Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to project voice and clarity when speaking in front of a group. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities.

Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution satisfactory to the Board and a minimum of two years of experience as a licensed nurse within the past five years or Must possess current valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Completed or currently enrolled in advanced courses in the field of education including courses in the principles of teaching. Immediate Opening Must have Teaching Clinicals experience (Required)

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Director coordinates clinical facilities and experiences for nursing students while managing site agreements and student assignments. They also oversee staff orientation, evaluate clinical objectives, and serve as a substitute instructor as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid California Registered Nurse license with at least two years of nursing experience. Previous experience in teaching clinicals is required, along with knowledge of Board of Nursing regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical education coordinationNursing regulation complianceStudent mentorshipClinical site managementInstructional material developmentConflict resolutionWritten communicationTime managementOrganizationMicrosoft OfficeRegistered nursing

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 47 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 21% are remote, 47% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Nursing Leadership market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$112kNursing Leadership median $140k (middle half $125k–$155k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$100k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in California416 active5,854 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 21% remote · 47% no call · 72% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment416 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ambulatory Care Nursing listings188 in the last 30 days63 the 30 days before (+198%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Success Education Colleges

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51-200 employees

Living in Anaheim

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$914k≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,755/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.