Nursing Program Director

Job Juncture; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an experienced Nursing Program Director to lead our nursing education program, combining clinical expertise with leadership to drive academic excellence and student achievement. The role oversees curriculum development, accreditation compliance with state boards, and administrative management, while teaching and coordinating clinical/lab instruction as needed.

Salary is $120,000 annually, with a strong opportunity to shape program quality and outcomes within Michigan.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing and current RN license in Michigan.
• Active Michigan license.
• 5+ years of RN experience with direct patient care.
• 2+ years of classroom/didactic teaching.
• Leadership and administrative capabilities.
• Experience with accreditation standards in nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, evaluation, and improvement of the nursing curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with national and state accreditation bodies and board of nursing requirements.
• Teach courses and facilitate clinical/lab instruction as needed.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate nursing faculty and administrative staff.
• Manage department budget, resources, and clinical facility partnerships.
• Lead faculty meetings, curriculum committees, and advisory board sessions.
• Monitor student enrollment, retention, progression, and licensure/certification pass rates.
• Build relationships with clinical sites for student placements.
• Support students navigating their programs.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing expertise

Curriculum development

Teaching/education

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

MSN or higher

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.

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.

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 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:

1. Master's Degree or higher in Nursing

• MSN or higher
• Must have completed an approved nursing education program.

2. Active Michigan license

• Current and valid RN license in Michigan

3. 5+ years of RN experience

• At least 5 years practicing as a registered nurse
• Direct patient-care experience.

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

5. Leadership/Administrative capability

• 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

6. Nursing education experience

• Knowledge of nursing skills, laboratory equipment, methods and educational practices.

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 : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 120000

Salary Max : $ 120000

Currency Type : USD