Program Director, LPN

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

Job Description

Position Title: Program Director, LPN

Description:

At Chattanooga College MDTC, the Program Director, LPN will help implement our strategy of “Where a small school can make a BIG difference!!” The Program Director, LPN will provide leadership and program oversight to faculty and students to support program excellence, clinical competency, and student success. This includes responsibilities such as faculty orientation, curriculum implementation, screening and hiring support positions, and serving as a liaison between administration and the nursing program. Ideal candidates must be able to work independently as a primary decision-maker and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and listening skills. Candidates must be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple priorities and changing assignments. This is an instructional/professional position supporting the Health Science Department. This role requires considerable interaction with students, faculty, and administration through individual meetings, group sessions, monthly PD Team and faculty meetings, and institutional events. The Program Director, LPN is expected to possess extensive knowledge of practical nursing education, clinical standards, support curriculum applications (e.g., ATI, HESI), and accreditation policies. They must be able to interpret individual needs, provide personalized support, and work effectively with individuals who may be confused, stressed, or demanding. Employees in this role can expect to support individuals regarding academic plans, progress, and clinical goals, assist with decision-making related to institutional processes, and help guide individuals toward successful outcomes—including active contributions to NCLEX tracking and interventions to maintain pass rate benchmarks. This position requires maintaining confidentiality and accurate records to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, institutional policies, and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, as applicable). The role may also support institutional events such as Orientation and Graduation. A strong commitment to equity, access, and success for underrepresented or at-risk populations is essential.

Salary: Competitive salary commenserate with experience

Responsibilities:

• 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. Please note: This job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as a primary decision-maker
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners
• Knowledge of nursing support curriculum applications (such as ATI, HESI) to drive student success
• Knowledge of the role’s function in supporting nursing