Director School of Nursing

Griffin Hospital • Derby, CT

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Practical Nurse (PN) Program is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and regulatory oversight of Griffin Hospital-based Practical Nursing Program. This role ensures the delivery of a high-quality, clinically integrated nursing education program aligned with hospital workforce needs, accreditation standards, and state regulatory requirements. The Director serves as the administrative and academic leader, accountable for program outcomes, faculty performance, student success, and integration of clinical practice within the healthcare system. This role is critical in advancing a hospital-based pipeline of practice-ready LPNs, supporting workforce development and patient care excellence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Connecticut or eligible)
• 5 years clinical nursing experience
• 2–3 years teaching experience in nursing education
• Progressive leadership or administrative experience
• Knowledge of nursing education regulations and accreditation standards
• Curriculum design and evaluation
• Faculty and team leadership
• Strong operational and project management skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Data-driven decision making

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership, operational management, and regulatory oversight of the Practical Nurse (PN) Program.
• Ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, clinically integrated nursing education program aligned with hospital workforce needs, accreditation standards, and state regulatory requirements.
• Serving as the administrative and academic leader, accountable for program outcomes, faculty performance, student success, and integration of clinical practice within the healthcare system.
• Advancing a hospital-based pipeline of practice-ready LPNs, supporting workforce development and patient care excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director