Nursing Program Director, LPN - Lead & NCLEX Success

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, & Technical Careers Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chattanooga College MDTC seeks a Program Director, LPN to lead the nursing program, supervise faculty and ensure student success. The role emphasizes clinical standards, curriculum applicability (ATI, HESI), and accreditation compliance.

The incumbent will coordinate faculty orientation, participate in PD Team and all-faculty meetings, and guide nursing education strategies to maintain pass-rate benchmarks and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Leadership and program oversight in nursing education.
• Experience with NCLEX tracking and pass-rate improvement.
• Familiarity with accreditation policies and FERPA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, coordinates, develops, and implements faculty orientation and mentoring.
• Facilitates program communication as liaison between administration, faculty, and students.
• Participates in monthly PD Team and all-faculty meetings.
• Screens and hires support positions and manages conversion processes.
• Contributes to NCLEX tracking and state/national benchmark attainment.
• Coordinates clinical placements and activities.
• Implements strategic priorities to improve completion and compliance.
• Provides guidance through individual and group sessions.
• Educates on resources, policies, and nursing procedures.
• Utilizes LMS and curriculum software to drive efficiency and access.
• Maintains documentation for accreditation and FERPA compliance.
• Collaborates to increase engagement and success for at-risk populations.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent decision-maker

Multitasking

Relationship building

Nursing curriculum knowledge

ATI/HESI familiarity

Tools

LMS

ATI

HESI

Job description

Chattanooga College MDTC seeks a Program Director, LPN to lead the nursing program, supervise faculty and ensure student success. The role emphasizes clinical standards, curriculum applicability (ATI, HESI), and accreditation compliance.

The incumbent will coordinate faculty orientation, participate in PD Team and all-faculty meetings, and guide nursing education strategies to maintain pass-rate benchmarks and policy adherence.