Nursing Director-BSN Program

Blackfeet Community College • Browning, MT

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About The Position

The Nursing Director provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at BFCC. The Director is responsible for program quality, accreditation compliance, student success, and community engagement, aligning the program with the College’s mission and integrating Blackfeet culture, values, and community health priorities. The role leads program development, implementation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on accreditation and regulatory compliance, student recruitment and completion, NCLEX-RN pass rates, healthcare partnerships, and systematic program assessment.

The Director oversees nursing faculty and program staff; curriculum, assessment, and student support; clinical partnerships; program operations and resources; and grant development and administration. The position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Workforce Development, and Lifelong Learning, with the President also in the supervision chain. Work takes place in office, classroom, lab, and clinical settings and includes occasional travel for clinical partnerships and professional engagement. Employment is full-time faculty/administrator, for a 10-month term or as designated by contract.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• At least 4 years of nursing education experience, including classroom and clinical instruction.
• Demonstrated experience with nursing accreditation processes.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana, or eligibility for one.
• Expertise in nursing education, curriculum development, and accreditation standards.
• Strong leadership and management skills, including planning, budgeting, and personnel supervision.
• Ability to analyze data and implement evidence-based program improvements.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to student success, community engagement, and cultural integration.
• Ability to secure and manage external funding and grants.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate (PhD or DNP).
• Experience working with Native American communities and understanding of tribal college missions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Montana Board of Nursing standards and national nursing accreditation requirements; lead accreditation activities, maintain required documentation, and implement regulatory updates.
• Develop and implement recruitment and enrollment strategies; oversee admissions, advising, and student support; promote student retention, progression, and completion; and maintain a strong NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.
• Develop, review, and align curriculum with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and workforce needs; lead course and program assessment, produce annual assessment reports, and implement improvements based on data and stakeholder feedback.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate full-time and adjunct nursing faculty; promote instructional excellence and collaboration; ensure faculty credentials and clinical expertise; and support professional development.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with regional healthcare organizations to support clinical placements and workforce pipelines; serve as the primary liaison with healthcare partners; promote the program; and support community public-health and wellness initiatives.
• Report program progress, challenges, needs, and accomplishments to the Vice President; collaborate across academic divisions; contribute to college-wide planning and initiatives; and represent the program in governance, committees, and external organizations.
• Identify funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, serve as Principal Investigator on grant-funded initiatives, manage grant implementation and compliance, and support resource development.
• Oversee program scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation; submit schedules, reports, and institutional data on time; maintain facilities, labs, and simulation environments; and ensure compliance with College policies.
• Supervise full-time and adjunct nursing faculty, clinical instructors and preceptors in coordination with clinical partners, and nursing program staff.

What This Job Offers

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