Program Director, LPN

• Schedules, coordinates, develops, and implements faculty orientation and mentoring.
• Facilitates overall program communication, serving as the primary liaison between administration, faculty, and students.
• Collaborates and participates actively in monthly Program Director (PD) Team meetings and all-faculty meetings.
• Screens and hires all support positions in a timely and effective face-to-face (FTF) conversion process.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently as an effective decision-maker for the program.
• Demonstrates evidence of contribution to NCLEX tracking, intervention, and collaboration to achieve and maintain state and national benchmarks for first-time pass rates.
• Assists in the coordination of clinical placements and activities.
• Implements institutional or departmental strategic priorities related to nursing program completion and compliance.
• Counsels, advises, or supports faculty and students through individual and group sessions to address concerns and provide guidance.
• Educates individuals on institutional resources, policies, nursing procedures, and expectations.
• Implements solutions, including technology such as Learning Management Systems and support curriculum applications (e.g., ATI, HESI), to promote efficiency, access, and success.
• Completes required professional development and training annually.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records in compliance with institutional, state board, and federal requirements.
• Collaborates with departments and colleagues to increase engagement, retention, and success, especially for at-risk populations.
• Upholds confidentiality and complies with institutional policies and accreditation standards.
• Collaborates with the Dean of Nursing and Health Science.

• Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited School of Nursing required;
  Doctorate degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a program lead in nursing academics required.
• Previous program management experience preferred.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Tennessee required, multi-state license preferred.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience required.
• Demonstrated experience and evidence of contribution in NCLEX tracking, targeted intervention, and collaboration to achieve and maintain state and national benchmarks for first-time pass rates required.
• Experience with nursing support curriculum applications (e.g., ATI, HESI) required.
• Two years of management experience preferred.
• A minimum of four years’ experience in a nursing specialty setting preferred.
• Experience with computer technology and Learning Management Systems (LMS) required.

Demonstrates expertise in nursing program management, including NCLEX tracking and intervention strategies, while effectively collaborating with faculty and administration to enhance student success and compliance with accreditation standards.

• Master’s Degree In Nursing
• Registered Nurse License In Tennessee
• NCLEX Tracking And Intervention
• Experience With Nursing Support Curriculum Applications
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)

• Program Management
• Clinical Placement Coordination
• Documentation Compliance
• Teaching Experience
• Decision-Making

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Counseling
• Advising

• Registered Nurse License

• Nursing Program Completion
• Accreditation Standards
• Faculty Orientation
• Student Success
• Retention Strategies

• Learning Management Systems
• ATI
• HESI