Director School of Nursing

Griffin Health Brand; Commerce City (CO); In loco; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Griffin Hospital is seeking a Director for the Practical Nurse (PN) Program to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance for the hospital-based PN program. This role ensures a high-quality, clinically integrated nursing education aligned with workforce needs and accreditation standards.

As the administrative and academic leader, you will be accountable for outcomes, faculty performance, and student success, with integration of clinical practice across the

Competenze

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) is required.
• Doctorate degree is preferred.
• Current RN license; Connecticut license or eligible.
• Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience.
• 2–3 years teaching experience in nursing education.
• Progressive leadership or administrative experience.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic leadership for the PN program.
• Oversee operational management and regulatory oversight.
• Ensure delivery of a high-quality, clinically integrated nursing education.
• Align with accreditation standards and state regulatory requirements.
• Accountable for program outcomes, faculty performance, student success.
• Integrate clinical practice within Griffin Hospital's healthcare system.

Conoscenze

Strategic leadership

Program development

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Formazione

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)

Doctorate

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

The Director, Practical Nurse (PN) Program is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and regulatory oversight of Griffin Hospital-based Practical Nursing Program. This role ensures the delivery of a high-quality, clinically integrated nursing education program aligned with hospital workforce needs, accreditation standards, and state regulatory requirements.

The Director serves as the administrative and academic leader, accountable for program outcomes, faculty performance, student success, and integration of clinical practice within the healthcare system.

This role is critical in advancing a hospital-based pipeline of practice-ready LPNs, supporting workforce development and patient care excellence.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports To: VP Patient Care Services / Chief Nursing Officer
• Direct Reports: Nursing faculty, clinical coordinator(s), administrative support staff
• Key Collaborators: Nursing leadership, clinical unit leaders, HR, academic partners, regulatory agencies

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required
• Doctorate preferred

Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Connecticut or eligible)

Experience

• Minimum:
  • 5 years clinical nursing experience
  • 2-3 years teaching experience in nursing education
  • Progressive leadership or administrative experience

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership and program development
• Knowledge of nursing education regulations and accreditation standards
• Curriculum design and evaluation
• Faculty and team leadership
• Strong operational and project management skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Data-driven decision making

Performance Metrics

• NCLEX-PN pass rates
• Student retention and graduation rates
• Program enrollment growth
• Accreditation status and outcomes
• Faculty engagement and retention

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