Nursing Program Director & Academic Leader

Florida National University, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition waiver

Educational Assistance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Florida National University, Inc. seeks a Program Director of Nursing to oversee the nursing program, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborate with the Department Head on admissions and curriculum. You will lead faculty, coordinate schedules, and maintain program records across campuses.

The role emphasizes leadership, accreditation readiness, and ongoing program development to deliver high-quality nursing education in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with an active Florida Nursing License.
• Must hold a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program and institution.
• 2 years management experience.
• 5 years clinical experience in nursing.
• 3 years teaching experience.
• Good critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the Registered Nursing Program.
• Assist the Department Head in admission, retention, and progression criteria.
• Interviews and screens students and faculty for the campus.
• Provide faculty orientation (lecture and clinical instructors).
• Evaluate and track nursing students registered in prerequisite courses.
• Verify nursing faculty hours and report to Payroll.
• Assist with program and clinical scheduling.
• Attend nursing and administrative meetings.
• Maintain program records and curriculum documentation.
• Complete documentation and reports required by the Board of Nursing.
• Maintain clinical facilities and supervise student clinicals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Public speaking

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Florida RN license

5 years clinical nursing

3 years teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Database applications

Job description

Florida National University, Inc. seeks a Program Director of Nursing to oversee the nursing program, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborate with the Department Head on admissions and curriculum. You will lead faculty, coordinate schedules, and maintain program records across campuses.

The role emphasizes leadership, accreditation readiness, and ongoing program development to deliver high-quality nursing education in a dynamic university setting.