Director School of Nursing

Griffin Health Brand; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Hospital seeks a Director for the Practical Nurse (PN) Program to provide strategic leadership, operational management, and regulatory oversight of the hospital-based nursing education program. The role ensures alignment with accreditation standards, state requirements, and workforce needs, and oversees faculty and curriculum, guiding clinical partnerships to advance program outcomes.

The position focuses on student success, program integrity, and ongoing collaboration with nursing

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Doctorate preferred.
• Current RN license in CT or eligibility.
• At least 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• 2–3 years teaching experience in nursing education.
• Progressive leadership or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of nursing education regulations and accreditation standards.
• Curriculum design and evaluation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the PN program.
• Oversee program operations and regulatory compliance.
• Align program with hospital workforce needs and accreditation standards.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and student success.
• Lead faculty performance and stakeholder collaboration.

Education

MSN

Doctorate

Job description

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
• 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

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