Director of Nursing - PN Program

ECPI University•Manassas, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing for the Practical Nursing program is responsible for administering, planning, implementing, and evaluating the program. The role helps shape the next generation of nurses by supporting students and faculty and maintaining program quality. This position is based at ECPI University’s Manassas, Virginia campus at 10021 Balls Ford Road. The Director oversees student admissions, academic progression, graduation, and evaluation of student progress and competency. The Director selects, supervises, and evaluates nursing faculty, including conducting in-class reviews, and orients new faculty to University and program policies and procedures. The position also provides program feedback on course materials, changes in practice, standards of practice, and student outcomes; leads program Advisory Board meetings; and supports ongoing professional development for faculty and self.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing from an institutionally accredited school (such as ACEN or CCNE).
Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in the state in which the program is licensed.
At least two years of registered nursing experience.
At least two years of experience as a full-time faculty member in an approved nursing program.
At least two years of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse.
Strong academic and professional record.
Experience in a student-centric, hands-on learning environment.
Highest levels of integrity.
Results orientation.
Exemplary interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee student admission, academic progression, and graduation.
Evaluate student progress and competency based on program philosophy and objectives.
Interview and select nursing faculty qualified to contribute to the program and student outcomes.
Supervise and evaluate program faculty, including conducting in-class reviews of each instructor.
Orient new faculty to University and program policies and procedures.
Provide evaluation and feedback on course materials, current changes in practice, standards of practice, and student accomplishment of course and program outcomes.
Plan and lead program Advisory Board meetings.
Commit to ongoing professional development through continuing education programs and academic courses.
Ensure program faculty remain current in field trends, issues, and practices, as well as effective teaching strategies and assessment methods.