Practical Nursing Program Manager

Job Title

Practical Nursing Program Manager

Administration

The Practical Nurse (PN) Program Manager reports to the Director of Nursing (DON) and provides leadership and program coordination for students and faculty in the PN program. The role fosters positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensures compliance with institutional and accrediting mandates, and supports accreditation and state/federal reporting requirements.

• Actively engage in retention activities, including identifying at‑risk students.
• Document communication with students and faculty regarding attendance and progress.
• Assist students with academic advice and mentor instructors on effective academic counseling.
• Ensure student documents meet site standards for clinical placement.
• Assist the DON with preparation of reports for state and federal agencies, maintain supply inventory, anticipate department needs, and manage requisitions and cost allocations.
• Carry out departmental functions and participate in professional meetings and events in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Actively participate in faculty recruitment of faculty/staff.
• Teach as needed depending on course requirements.
• Attend all faculty meetings and required staff development sessions.
• Collaborate with program advisory committees and maintain positive communications within the career field.
• Provide or coordinate student instruction on special topic workshops not covered by the academic faculty, such as safety training.
• Act as Campus ATI expert:
  Assist students with navigating ATI before and during the Virtual ATI process.
• Utilize resources available to coach students through their academic challenges.
• Collect data, analyze results and assist students accordingly.
• Assist students with remediation if not meeting level one benchmark; tutor students as needed.
• Assist students in preparation to challenge the NCLEX exam after program completion (e.g., boot camp, test‑taking skills review).
• Perform other allied health/practical nurse program duties as assigned.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and active, empathetic listening.
• Ability to motivate, guide, and help students complete their program, and mentor faculty.
• Strong ability to multi‑task with frequent interruptions.
• Resourceful and able to problem‑solve with strong initiative and solid judgment.
• Reliable with strong time‑management skills and ability to work well under pressure.

• Current registered/licensed practical nurse that is active and in good standing.
• Three (3) years’ work experience in a post‑secondary institution (preferred).
• One (1) academic year full‑time teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution.

May require working late night or weekends. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods and must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard, and other office equipment. The employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination‑free educational work environment.

Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination, including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions. For inquiries about TitleIX, please refer to the TitleIX Coordinator, Ann Victoria Thomas, at athomas or phone 248‑585‑9200, ext.
11228. Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/. EEO statement is included as required by law.