Program Director of Nursing
About The Position
The Chief Nurse Administrator/BSN Program Director provides leadership and oversight of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to ensure compliance with academic, regulatory, and accreditation standards of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), New Hampshire Board of Nursing, and State of New Hampshire administrative codes for nursing programs. This individual is responsible for academic planning, curriculum development, faculty supervision, student outcomes, and maintaining program integrity. The primary working location is New Hampshire.
Requirements
- Hold a current and unencumbered New Hampshire RN license or a current and unencumbered multi-state license issued by another compact state
- Hold a master's degree in nursing
- An earned doctorate in nursing (PhD or DNP) or a related field.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative leadership skills.
- Microsoft office products
- Ability to work in collaboration with other departments, including admissions, registrar's office, other divisions, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CCNE and New Hampshire standards for accreditation of baccalaureate nursing programs.
- At least 5 years of administrative/educational experience in nursing (per NH Nur 602.06)
- Approval by NH Board of Nursing as a BSN program director
Nice To Haves
- Prior leadership or administrative experience in a CCNE-accredited nursing program.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the BSN program meets or exceeds CCNE and State of New Hampshire accreditation standards
- Ensure program outcomes (NCLEX-RN pass rates, graduation rates, employment rates) meet or exceed benchmarks.
- Support curriculum review and development in accordance with evidence-based practice and professional standards.
- Collaborate with institutional leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals and mission.
- Support faculty recruitment, hiring, onboarding.
- Facilitate faculty development related to CCNE standards, pedagogy, and scholarship.
- Assist faculty with student academic progress, progression, and remediation strategies.
- Utilize the software needed for data collection, analysis, record keeping, and reporting.
- Prepare or contribute to reports for CCNE, Board of Nursing, and other accrediting or regulatory bodies.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, evidence-based teaching, and inclusivity.
- Serve as the liaison between the nursing program and external stakeholders as needed (clinical partners, professional organizations, regulatory bodies).
- Maintain administrative hours availability to faculty, students, and administration.
- Support and maintain current contractual agreements with cooperating agencies providing student-learning experiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
