Nursing Program Director

Mccneb; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in Omaha seeks a Nursing Program Director to provide leadership to the CNA, LPN and RN programs, guiding curriculum development, program review, and outcome assessment, and collaborating across the college and with community partners. The role oversees accreditation, budgeting and resources, coordinates student placements and ceremonies, and ensures compliance with state boards and national nursing accreditation standards.

Travel between campuses is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Nebraska RN licensure required.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience.
• Willingness to travel between campuses and pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accreditation and regulatory compliance with state and national boards.
• Lead strategic program planning, staffing, facilities, and budget resources.
• Use outcomes data and advisory input to guide decisions and curriculum updates.
• Coordinate ceremonies, clinical placements, and advisory committee meetings.
• Ensure continuous improvement of learner support and NCLEX results.

Skills

Nursing education

Leadership

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN license in Nebraska

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

Classification

Regular

Minimum Pay

$80,445.00 Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Nursing Program Director provides internal leadership and direction to the CNA, LPN and RN programs. This position supports curriculum and program development, facilitates internal program review processes and outcome assessments. This position collaborates across the college and with communities of interest to set the strategic direction for the nursing programs.

This announcement is active through 11/2/26 at 11:59pm and will no longer be listed as of 11/3/26.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Oversees compliance with ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accreditation standards and State Board of Nursing regulations.
• Oversees strategic program planning to maintain sufficient staffing, facilities, technology, and budgetary resources to support high-quality nursing education.
• Makes data-informed decisions using outcomes assessment data, program review data, and input from industry advisors.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates learning and assessment resources.
• Facilitates review, evaluation, and modification of existing curriculum to maintain alignment with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and workforce needs.
• Coordinates program activities to include orientation, graduation, and pinning ceremonies.
• Performs budgetary responsibilities as needed as it pertains to fiscal resources allocated to the nursing programs.
• Evaluates, designs and implements improved learner support systems.
• Monitors student success metrics including retention, graduation, classroom and clinical performance, and NCLEX pass rates to address student concerns and enhance student learning outcomes.
• Provides leadership for all accreditation and regulatory activities, including preparing required reports, maintaining program data, coordinating site visits, and ensuring continuous compliance with state board of nursing, regional accreditation, and national nursing accreditation agencies.
• Participates in grant development, administration, and reporting to support program innovation and resource expansion.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with healthcare organizations and industry partners.
• Secures and supports clinical placements and experiential learning opportunities.
• Schedules and plan the program advisory committee meetings and student clinical opportunities.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Monday - Friday, day hours; may include evenings and weekends as needed

On premise position at South Omaha Campus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and awareness of issues related to nursing education.
• Knowledge of nursing education needs and goals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows software.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Communications skills both written and oral, and excellent spelling, grammar, and editing skills.
• Strong management and supervisory skills.
• Skill in demonstrating cooperation and professionalism.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to write and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, patience and understanding in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain expertise in the nursing field.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Nursing or directly related field.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience required.
• Registered Nurse in Nebraska.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered .

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities.
• Must pass background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Nursing education experience and higher education preferred.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive.

They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function.

Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations .