Registered Nurse Program Manager

Dorsey College • Wayne, MI

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Program Manager reports to the Director of Nursing and provides leadership, program coordination, and oversight for students and faculty in the RN program. The role ensures compliance with Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards, Michigan Board of Nursing requirements, and institutional policies. The RN Program Manager builds positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supports faculty development, and promotes student success through evidence-based teaching and learning strategies.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Michigan.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.
• At least one academic year of full-time teaching experience at a post-secondary institution.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including active, empathetic listening.
• Ability to motivate, guide, and support students through their program of study and faculty in their teaching roles.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to manage frequent interruptions.
• Resourceful problem-solver with strong initiative and sound judgment.
• Reliability, excellent time management, and ability to work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of work experience in a post-secondary nursing education setting.
• Knowledge of ACEN accreditation standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Engage in student retention activities, including early identification and intervention for at-risk students.
• Document communication with students and faculty about attendance, academic progress, and professional development.
• Provide academic advising to students and mentor instructors in effective academic counseling.
• Ensure student documentation meets site and clinical partner requirements for placement.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with reports for state, federal, and accrediting agencies, including ACEN self-study and systematic program evaluation reports.
• Maintain supply inventory, anticipate departmental needs, and manage requisitions and cost allocations.
• Carry out departmental functions and represent the program at professional meetings and events when the Director of Nursing is absent.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring RN faculty and staff.
• Teach assigned courses in alignment with ACEN standards and the NCLEX-RN test plan.
• Attend faculty meetings and required professional development sessions.
• Collaborate with the Occupation Advisory Committee and maintain communication with the nursing and healthcare community.
• Coordinate or deliver special-topic workshops not covered by academic faculty, such as safety training and clinical readiness.
• Serve as a campus HESI resource by guiding students in using HESI resources and HESI Compass Live Review, using assessments to coach students, and assisting with remediation when benchmarks are not met.
• Partner with Career Services to support communication regarding NCLEX preparation.
• Provide tutoring and NCLEX-RN preparation, including boot camps and test-taking strategy workshops.
• Ensure program compliance with ACEN standards for curriculum integrity, faculty qualifications, student learning outcomes, and continuous quality improvement.
• Perform other RN program-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Tuition discount opportunities for select online Lindenwood University degrees for qualifying employees.
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Eleven paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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