Nursing Program Director

NPAworldwide; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Nursing Program Director to lead its nursing education program with a focus on curriculum oversight, regulatory compliance, and academic excellence. The role combines clinical expertise with teaching leadership and a commitment to student achievement.

The candidate will oversee administrative management, faculty development, and clinical partnerships while ensuring program quality and accreditation alignment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of state board regulations, accreditation standards, and nursing education practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Academic & Curriculum Leadership: Oversee development, evaluation and improvement of the nursing curriculum to align with standards.
• Administrative & Faculty Management: Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate nursing faculty; manage budget and partnerships.
• Student Success & Clinical Engagement: Monitor enrollment, retention, and clinical placements; support student progress.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and dedicated

Academic & Curriculum Leadership

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

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

Academic & Curriculum Leadership

• 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 facililitate 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

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of teaching or instructing experience in an academic or clinical nursing education setting.

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in State.

Demonstrated leadership, administrative, or supervisory experience in nursing or nursing education preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of state board regulations, accreditation standards, and nursing education practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Transform your clinical expertise and teaching background into a high-impact leadership career with a competitive $120,000 salary.

Salary Type

• Salary Type : Annual Salary
• Salary Min : $ 120000
• Salary Max : $ 120000
• Currency Type : USD