Director of Nursing

Concorde Career Colleges; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous tuition programs: waiver, Re‑

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges in California seeks a Director of Nursing (VNPN) to lead and manage our Vocational Nursing/Practical Nursing programs, ensuring high educational standards, accreditation compliance, and strong student outcomes.

You will oversee curriculum development, faculty performance, and student success initiatives, while partnering with clinical sites and leadership to promote excellence in teaching and program growth.

Qualifications

• RN license in California (unencumbered).
• BSN required; MSN strongly preferred.
• Courses in administration, teaching, and curriculum development from approved school.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies to align Nursing Program with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to design and update curriculum to meet industry standards.
• Conduct program reviews and evaluations to maintain quality and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with state boards of nursing and accrediting agencies; submit required reports.
• Recruit and develop faculty; support their retention and promotion.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate faculty performance; lead professional development.
• Oversee admissions, progression, and retention; support student success.
• Promote the Nursing Program through partnerships with clinical sites and marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

BSN degree

MSN preferred

Job description

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.

Our Benefits at a Glimpse:

• Generous tuition programs: waiver, reimbursement, and loan forgiveness
• Matching 401K retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision
• Long and short-term disability
• Flex time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, floating holiday, and more
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

Licenses / Education

• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing in the state of California
• Education - Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN degree strongly preferred
• Must have completed a course or courses offered by an approved school with instruction in administration, teaching, and curriculum development

Experience

• Experience with nursing accreditation processes and compliance requirements
• Expertise in adult education, including teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation
• Five (5+) years of clinical nursing experience, with one (1+) or more years of experience in a supervisory role in a state approved registered nursing or vocational nursing program

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 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.