Program Director - VN

Pacific College; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific College is seeking a director to supervise the VN program at its Costa Mesa campus. You will plan, implement, and evaluate the program, collaborating with campus leaders on policy, curriculum, and promotion of student-centered practices.

You will lead faculty development, ensure accredited curricula, and maintain BVNPT compliance while driving student success through advising and governance. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing; doctorate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years teaching experience.
• 3–5 years progressive leadership experience including supervisory and curriculum development.
• Licensed/eligible as a Registered Nurse in California.

Responsibilities

• Direct the VN program operations at the Costa Mesa campus, including planning, implementing and evaluating the program.
• Recruit, supervise and develop faculty to ensure current curricula delivery in a learning-friendly environment.
• Collaborate with campus directors and leaders on policy, curriculum development, and student-centered procedures.
• Ensure operations comply with BVNPT, accreditation standards, and state/federal regulations.
• Prepare and maintain reports for BVNPT, WSCUC accreditation and other governing agencies.
• Lead department meetings and governance committees; promote collaborative faculty relationships.
• Promote student success through advising, counseling, and facilitating communication between students and faculty.
• Travel to the Costa Mesa campus as needed; evenings and weekends may be required.

Skills

Nursing administration

BVNPT regulations

Policy interpretation

Curriculum development

Leadership & supervision

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Scheduling & timelines

Reporting & analytics

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

Technology literacy (MS Office,Windows

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctorate preferred

California RN license or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Using innovative leadership, direct the operations of the VN program at the Costa Mesa campus
including planning, implementing, and evaluating the program and its faculty. Collaborate with other
campus Directors, leaders and members of the team on policy making, curriculum development and
revision, and promotion of student-centered procedures. Lead the assurance that the College's vision,
mission, and core values are foundational elements in guiding decision‑making and actions of the
program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Serve as an ambassador for Pacific College, actively promoting collaboration with campus and community partners.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and direct faculty, to ensure curricula are current and consistently delivered in an environment and manner conducive to learning.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and participate in selecting employees; train, counsel, and discipline personnel according to established policies and procedures, assure valid licensure of faculty by reviewing official documents.
• Travel to the Costa Mesa campus for meetings and other needs as required.
• Manage personnel, budget, and other resources with accountability and efficiency.
• Ensure the LVN program operations are conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, and within standards of accreditation.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; generate documents requested by BVNPT, WSCUC accreditation, and other governing agencies.
• Actively participate in program evaluation and curriculum revision.
• Promote student success by advising and counseling students; facilitating communication and maintaining satisfactory relationships between students and faculty members.
• Participate in student success meetings with the faculty, NCLEX Coordinator and coaches; provide Record of Nursing Program (RONP) reports to the BVNPT.
• Lead department meetings and serve on a variety of governance committees; share chairing the monthly meetings of the vocational nursing faculty with other campus Directors.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends (as needed) as Vocational nursing classes are conducted in the evenings and on weekends.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

1. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to nursing including BVNPT
requirements.
2. State Laws and regulations related to licensure, certification and accreditation.
3. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
4. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
5. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
6. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
7. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
8. Meet schedules and timelines.
9. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.
10. Utilize local and national labor market data to identify trends and determine regional healthcare
provider needs for a variety of types of providers.
11. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and presentations.
12. Operation of a computer, Microsoft Office, and Windows Operating System.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Federal laws prohibit job discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related
conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age (40 and older),
equal pay, disability or genetic information (including family medical history or genetic tests or
services), and retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in
a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

Applicants are required to have the following:
1. A master's degree in Nursing; a doctorate degree is preferred.
2. Three to five years teaching experience.
3. Three to five years of progressive leadership experience including supervisory experience and
prior experience with curriculum, academic programs, and the development and growth of
academic initiatives.
4. Licensed/eligible (unrestricted) as a Registered Nurse in California.