Nursing Program Director

Keystone Distinction Group; Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Michigan seeks an experienced Nursing Program Director to lead our nursing education program. The role oversees administrative management, curriculum oversight, regulatory compliance, and academic excellence within the department.

The candidate will blend clinical expertise with a passion for teaching, leadership, and student achievement, directing faculty, clinical partnerships, and program evaluation to ensure accreditation standards are met and student success

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing is required.
• MSN or higher is preferred.
• Must have completed an approved nursing education program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, evaluation, and improvement of the nursing curriculum.
• Ensure program compliance with accreditation bodies and board requirements.
• Teach courses and facilitate clinical/lab instruction as needed.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate nursing faculty and staff.
• Manage department budget, resources, and partnerships.
• Lead faculty meetings and curriculum committees.
• Monitor student enrollment, progression, and licensure pass rates.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Curriculum development

Regulatory compliance

Clinical expertise

Teaching

Budget management

Staff management

Clinical site liaison

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

MSN or higher

Approved nursing education program

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 & Requirements

• 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.