Director Of Nursing
• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum development implementation and ongoing evaluation to ensure alignment with industry standards regulatory requirements and student success outcomes
• Oversee faculty management including hiring orientation mentorship performance evaluation and ensuring compliance with instructional and institutional expectations
• Guide academic planning by coordinating course schedules faculty assignments and resource needs to support timely student progression and program quality
• Monitor and evaluate student performance advising practices licensure preparation and student engagement to ensure academic achievement and readiness for professional practice
• Ensure accurate and compliant maintenance of student records faculty evaluations and program documentation in alignment with accreditor Board of Nursing and institutional policies
• Represent the program in internal and external forums including regulatory bodies community partnerships advisory boards and campus committees supporting policy development and compliance efforts
• Maintain active communication with students faculty clinical partners and administrative leaders to promote a positive learning environment and resolve concerns promptly
• Support continuous improvement through analysis of feedback from students clinical sites and surveys implementing action plans that enhance program effectiveness
• Serve as the liaison with the Board of Nursing and accrediting agencies ensuring timely submission of reports and maintaining program compliance with evolving regulations
• Promote professional development and engagement among faculty and self through continuing education industry participation and scholarly contributions
• Actively participate in student-centered events such as graduations orientations and pinning ceremonies to foster a culture of support and celebration
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned
Job REQUIREMENTS:
Licenses/Certifications
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida
Education/Experience
• Master's Degree required
• Prior teaching or instructional experience in a nursing education program strongly preferred
• Must meet all State Board of Nursing qualifications to direct a nursing program (required)
• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience and leadership in a post-secondary environment (preferred)
Skills
• Proficiency in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of accreditation processes and reporting requirements
• Ability to manage administrative duties with attention to detail and professional integrity
• Proficiency with student information systems and learning management systems
• Independently manage complex tasks and projects
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
• Present ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiences
• Demonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligence
• Facilitate training sessions and cross-functional meetings
• Drive consistent results in a fast-paced environment
• Leverage enterprise-level tools and systems to streamline processes
• Create new and better ways for the organization to succeed
• Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
• Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
• Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity
• Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues
• Drive innovation to improve organizational success
• Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
• Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity
Standard Abilities
• Able and willing to:Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Work Environment
• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
• Travel to campus and clinical sites required.
Higher Education
Higher Education
Full-time