Nursing Program Director

Job Juncture; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an experienced Nursing Program Director in Grand Rapids, Michigan to lead the nursing education program with emphasis on curriculum oversight, regulatory compliance, and academic excellence. The role combines clinical expertise with teaching leadership and student achievement.

The director will oversee curriculum development, accreditation alignment, faculty management, budget oversight, and clinical partnerships while guiding students through their academic progression and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required
• MSN or higher preferred
• Must have completed an approved nursing education program
• Current and valid RN license in Michigan
• 5+ years RN experience
• At least 2 years classroom/didactic teaching
• Clinical teaching alone does not satisfy 2 years teaching
• Leadership and faculty management experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee the nursing curriculum development and evaluation to align with standards
• Ensure compliance with accreditation bodies, nursing boards, and institutional standards
• Teach courses and supervise clinical/lab instruction
• Recruit, hire, and mentor nursing faculty and staff; manage budgets
• Lead faculty meetings, curriculum committees, and advisory board sessions
• Monitor student enrollment, progress, and licensure pass rates
• Build relationships with clinical sites for placements and partnerships
• Provide guidance to students navigating their programs

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Regulatory compliance

Teaching excellence

Education

Master's degree or higher in Nursing

MSN or higher

RN license in Michigan

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and dedicated Nursing Program Director to lead our nursing education program. The Program Director will be responsible for overall administrative management, curriculum oversight, regulatory compliance, and academic excellence within the department. The ideal candidate will combine clinical expertise with a passion for teaching, leadership, and student achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the nursing curriculum to ensure alignment with current healthcare industry standards.

Ensure program compliance with national and state accreditation bodies, board of nursing requirements, and institutional standards.

Teach courses and facilitate clinical/lab instruction as needed.

Administrative & Faculty Management

Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate nursing faculty and administrative staff.

Manage the department budget, resource allocation, and clinical facility partnerships.

Lead faculty meetings, curriculum committees, and advisory board sessions.

Student Success & Clinical Engagement

Monitor student enrollment, retention, academic progression, and licensure/certification pass rates.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical sites, healthcare facilities, and community partners for clinical placements.

Provide guidance and support to students navigating their academic programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1. Master's Degree or higher in Nursing
• MSN or higher
• Must have completed an approved nursing education program.
• Current and valid RN license in Michigan
• 3. 5+ years of RN experience
• At least 5 years practicing as a registered nurse
• 4. 2+ years of classroom/didactic teaching
• At least 2 years of prior didactic teaching experience
• This is important: clinical teaching alone does NOT satisfy the 2-year teaching experience
• The role involves faculty/staff management, including interviewing, hiring, development, performance reviews and corrective action.
• The director also helps oversee clinical education and faculty compliance
• Knowledge of nursing skills, laboratory equipment, methods and educational practices.