Nursing Education Program Director (Associate)

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Tuition discounts

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Legal counseling

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing, part of the HCA Healthcare family, seeks an Associate Program Director to lead nursing programs and support student success. You will oversee applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff while collaborating with the Program Director and Dean.

You’ll drive admissions, curriculum reviews, and scheduling; mentor faculty; and participate in program governance to maintain high educational standards and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Unencumbered RN licensure in applicable state.
• Three years of recent clinical nursing experience; strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to interpret learning needs and align with clinical placements.
• Strong interpersonal skills; independent work capability; proficient data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff.
• Oversee admissions process for programs, including new and readmission applicants.
• Hire, train, and mentor faculty and staff under the Program Director or Dean.
• Review curriculum with faculty to ensure content aligns with objectives.
• Schedule classes, assign clinical sites, and allocate responsibilities for faculty.
• Conduct classroom, clinical, and lab observations to ensure quality instruction.
• Evaluate NCLEX performance and program effectiveness; participate in governance committees.
• Communicate needs and issues to the Program Director and Dean in a timely manner.

Skills

Clinical experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Data analysis

Office software

Job description

Galen College of Nursing, part of the HCA Healthcare family, seeks an Associate Program Director to lead nursing programs and support student success. You will oversee applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff while collaborating with the Program Director and Dean.

You’ll drive admissions, curriculum reviews, and scheduling; mentor faculty; and participate in program governance to maintain high educational standards and outcomes.