Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing - VNPN

The Director of Nursing (VNPN) leads and manages the Vocational Nursing/Practical Nursing programs to maintain high educational standards, compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, positive student outcomes, and efficient operation of all activities of the department. This role requires strong leadership skills to oversee program development, faculty management, and student success initiatives.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family for all eligible Concorde and UTI programs of study.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees (FTO): Take time off as needed with no limit, no accrual, and full pay-just get approval in advance.
• Accrued Vacation for Full-Time and Part-Time Non-Exempt Employees: Full-Time employees accrue 2 weeks of paid vacation per year and Part-Time employees accrue based on the number of hours worked each week. This is in addition to paid holidays and paid sick leave.
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby.
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA.
• Health Plan Enrollment: 30 days to choose your health plan with coverage starting after one full month of employment.

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Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategies to align the Nursing Program with accreditation, state, and federal regulations
• Collaborate with academic leadership to design and update curriculum to meet industry standards and evolving healthcare practices
• Conduct regular program reviews and evaluations to maintain quality and identify opportunities for improvement
• Monitor and maintain compliance with state boards of nursing and accrediting agencies, submitting reports and documentation as required
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of faculty for employment and in developing strategies for faculty retention and promotion
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations to faculty members to support their professional growth
• Organize faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to promote excellence in teaching
• Oversee student admissions, progression, and retention processes, fostering an environment that supports academic and personal growth
• Monitor student performance, address concerns, and implement interventions to support successful outcomes
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students, addressing questions, concerns, and appeals.
• Attend all pinning and graduation ceremonies as scheduled by the campus
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation
• Build and maintain relationships with clinical sites, coordinating clinical placements and partnerships
• Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to promote the Nursing Program and support recruitment efforts
• Prepare for and participate in audits, site visits, and accreditation reviews
• Act as a liaison between the Nursing Program and external stakeholders, including clinical partners, professional organizations, and community groups
• Represent the program in institutional and external meetings, promoting its mission and goals
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Licenses / Certifications

• Current unencumbered license or privilege to practice registered nurse in the state of TX

Education / Experience

• Bachelors in Nursing; Masters or Doctorate preferred
• 3 years Clinical Experience
• Actively employed in nursing in the past 5 years, preferably in administration or teaching. Minimum of 1 year teaching experience in pre-licensure nursing education program.
• Experience with nursing accreditation processes and compliance requirements
• Expertise in adult education, including teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, and external partners
• Skilled in conflict resolution and problem-solving to address challenges effectively
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to support program objectives

Abilities

• Able to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative environment
• Ability to develop and assess curriculum to meet industry and student needs
• Ability to leverage technology and teaching tools to enhance learning experiences

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as:
  • Onsite; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment.
• Travel Requirements
  • No travel required