Program Director, LPN

Jobtailor

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Tennessee seeks a Nursing Program Lead to manage orientation, mentoring, and academic coordination. You will serve as the primary liaison among administration, faculty, and students, coordinating clinical placements and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing, RN license in Tennessee, and teaching/program management experience. You will implement LMS and nursing curriculum tools to enhance student success.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in nursing required; Doctorate preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience as a program lead in nursing academics.
Program management experience preferred.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Tennessee.
Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Experience with NCLEX tracking and intervention to meet benchmarks.
Experience with nursing support curriculum applications (ATI, HESI).
Two years of management experience preferred.
Four+ years in a nursing specialty setting preferred.
Experience with LMS required.

Responsibilities

Schedules, coordinates, develops, and implements faculty orientation and mentoring.
Facilitates program communication between administration, faculty, and students.
Leads PD and all-faculty meetings coordination.
Screens and hires support positions for FTF conversion.
Maintains documentation and records in compliance with requirements.
Collaborates to increase engagement, retention, and success, especially for at-risk populations.
Coordinates clinical placements and activities.
Implements LMS and curriculum tools to promote efficiency and access.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Doctorate degree

RN license (Tennessee)

Tools

Learning Management Systems

ATI

HESI

Job description

Schedules, coordinates, develops, and implements faculty orientation and mentoring.
Facilitates overall program communication, serving as the primary liaison between administration, faculty, and students.
Collaborates and participates actively in monthly Program Director (PD) Team meetings and all-faculty meetings.
Screens and hires all support positions in a timely and effective face-to-face (FTF) conversion process.
Demonstrates ability to work independently as an effective decision-maker for the program.
Demonstrates evidence of contribution to NCLEX tracking, intervention, and collaboration to achieve and maintain state and national benchmarks for first-time pass rates.
Assists in the coordination of clinical placements and activities.
Implements institutional or departmental strategic priorities related to nursing program completion and compliance.
Counsels, advises, or supports faculty and students through individual and group sessions to address concerns and provide guidance.
Educates individuals on institutional resources, policies, nursing procedures, and expectations.
Implements solutions, including technology such as Learning Management Systems and support curriculum applications (e.g., ATI, HESI), to promote efficiency, access, and success.
Completes required professional development and training annually.
Maintains accurate documentation and records in compliance with institutional, state board, and federal requirements.
Collaborates with departments and colleagues to increase engagement, retention, and success, especially for at-risk populations.
Upholds confidentiality and complies with institutional policies and accreditation standards.
Collaborates with the Dean of Nursing and Health Science.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited School of Nursing required; Doctorate degree preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience as a program lead in nursing academics required.
Previous program management experience preferred.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Tennessee required, multi-state license preferred.
A minimum of three years of teaching experience required.
Demonstrated experience and evidence of contribution in NCLEX tracking, targeted intervention, and collaboration to achieve and maintain state and national benchmarks for first-time pass rates required.
Experience with nursing support curriculum applications (e.g., ATI, HESI) required.
Two years of management experience preferred.
A minimum of four years’ experience in a nursing specialty setting preferred.
Experience with computer technology and Learning Management Systems (LMS) required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in nursing program management, including NCLEX tracking and intervention strategies, while effectively collaborating with faculty and administration to enhance student success and compliance with accreditation standards.

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