Practical Nursing Program Director
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About the Company: State Career College is seeking a committed and experienced Practical Nursing Program Director to lead and manage the Practical Nursing Program, ensuring full compliance with all institutional, state, and accrediting agency standards. The Director is responsible for faculty oversight, regulatory compliance, curriculum leadership, student outcomes, and accreditation readiness in alignment with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – Board of Nursing, Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), and the U.S. Department of Education.

About the Role: The Practical Nursing Program Director will administer and oversee all aspects of the PN program, ensuring compliance with IDFPR, IBHE, ABHES, and DOE standards.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and oversee all aspects of the PN program, ensuring compliance with IDFPR, IBHE, ABHES, and DOE standards.
• Hire, credential, and supervise nursing faculty to ensure compliance with all regulatory qualifications.
• Monitor and maintain faculty-to-student ratios for classroom and clinical instruction as required by ABHES and the Board of Nursing.
• Manage student outcome requirements, including retention, graduation, and NCLEX pass rates.
• Provide ongoing professional development and in-service training for faculty.
• Be available to substitute teach and supervise students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings using the approved curriculum.
• Lead NCLEX preparation efforts and oversee clinical site evaluations and partnerships.
• Coordinate with faculty and institutional leadership to support continuous program improvement.

Qualifications: Master's Degree