Program Director, Nursing

Stepful

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stepful is a workforce platform that redefines how health systems build, train, and retain their talent. Since its founding in 2021, Stepful has trained over 32,000 practice-ready healthcare workers. The company partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the national shortage of healthcare workers, improving access to quality healthcare and healthcare career ladders. Stepful's students form talent pipelines for major employers like NY-Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, HCA, Providence, CVS, and Walgreens, with partnerships extending to half of the top 10 health systems in the US. The company is backed by prominent investors and was recognized by TIME as the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. for 2025. Stepful values mission-driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and embody core values of 'Care first,' 'Learn quickly,' 'Build together,' and 'Own it.' This role is an opportunity to build and lead nursing programs that are genuinely changing access to nursing careers. Stepful is expanding its practical nursing programs across more states and seeks experienced nursing education leaders. The nursing programs combine live virtual instruction with in-person skills labs and clinicals at employer partner sites, built on the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to produce practice-ready nurses. The company is passionate about removing barriers to nursing education and is growing nationally.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in Ohio (or eligibility to obtain).
A master's degree in nursing.
5+ years of RN nursing practice experience.
2+ years of experience as a faculty member with a registered nursing education program.
Demonstrated ability to teach across modalities: didactic, skills lab, and clinical settings.
Experience with Laerdal manikins or similar simulation technology.
Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory compliance for nursing programs, including Ohio Board of Nursing requirements.
Experience engaging with external partners, clinical sites, or employer stakeholders.
Strong ability to work cross-functionally with faculty, staff, students, and institutional partners.

Nice To Haves

A collaborative, relationship-oriented approach to engaging with external partners, clinical sites, or employer stakeholders is a plus.

Responsibilities

Teach and facilitate learning, including didactic instruction, skills lab facilitation, and clinical education, with flexibility across modalities.
Oversee nursing curriculum, collaborating with internal teams to review, refine, and improve content for PN and RN programs.
Manage program enrollment, supporting recruitment, admissions, orientation, and registration.
Support student success by overseeing progress and performance, including grading, academic advising, and program completion.
Build and lead the team by supporting hiring, training, and supervision of adjunct instructors.
Partner with enterprise clients, serving as a key point of contact for healthcare partners in Ohio and supporting relationship management.
Manage program budgets and operational resources responsibly.
Ensure regulatory compliance, acting as a primary contact with the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Drive program quality through ongoing evaluation and assessment, using data for improvements and ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Maintain scheduling flexibility, with some evening and weekend obligations required.