Director of Nursing Programs
About The Position
The Director of Nursing Programs provides strategic, administrative, and instructional leadership for EVIT's nursing programs, including Practical Nursing (PN) and Registered Nursing (RN). This role ensures full compliance with the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), EVIT Governing Board policies, and other applicable state and federal regulations. The Director of Nursing Programs is responsible for program quality, faculty oversight, student success, clinical partnerships, curriculum integrity, and continuous program improvement, while supporting EVIT's mission of preparing students for high-skill, high-demand healthcare careers. The ideal candidate will bring experience in pre-licensure nursing education, with a strong understanding of nursing program development, regulatory compliance, curriculum, clinical partnerships, accreditation, and student outcomes.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing or a related field (as required by AZBN).
- Experience teaching in or administering a pre-licensure nursing education program.
- Meets all AZBN, ACEN qualifications for Director of Nursing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing education regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical education models.
- Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
- Hold an unencumbered Registered Nursing License.
- Proof of immunizations/titers (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, etc.).
- Proof of negative TB screening (PPD or chest X-ray).
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent.
- Negative urine drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with nursing program development, Arizona Board of Nursing approval/compliance, curriculum development, clinical partnerships, accreditation, and NCLEX outcomes.
- Doctorate in Nursing or related field.
- Experience leading both PN and RN programs.
- Prior experience in CTE, postsecondary, or public education environments.
- Experience with program accreditation, corrective action plans, or program expansion.
- Familiarity with Arizona CTE systems, workforce development, and employer partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic, administrative, and instructional leadership for EVIT's nursing programs (PN and RN).
- Ensures full compliance with AZBN, ACEN, EVIT Governing Board policies, and other regulations.
- Responsible for program quality, faculty oversight, student success, clinical partnerships, curriculum integrity, and continuous program improvement.
- Supports EVIT's mission of preparing students for high-skill, high-demand healthcare careers.
Benefits
- Employer-paid Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution
- Basic life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive choice of voluntary benefits including dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance.
- Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS) with employer match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
