Concorde Career Colleges is hiring a Director of Nursing for its VNPN Program to lead the Vocational Nursing and Practical Nursing programs. The director maintains accreditation and regulatory compliance while overseeing curriculum design, faculty management, and student success initiatives. Working with academic leadership and clinical partners, this role also drives program reviews, budget planning, and faculty development.
Highlights
Develop and implement policies to align the Nursing Program with accreditation, state, and federal regulations.
Collaborate with academic leadership to design and update curriculum for evolving healthcare practices.
Conduct program reviews and evaluations to maintain quality and identify improvements.
Recruit, coach, and evaluate faculty, supporting their professional growth.
Oversee student admissions, progression, and retention for the program.
Build and maintain relationships with clinical sites to coordinate placements.
Manage the program budget and ensure financial sustainability.
Current unencumbered RN license in California with a BSN required; MSN strongly preferred.
5+ years of clinical nursing experience with 1+ years in a supervisory role.
Salary of $120,000 or more.
Director Nursing VNPN Full Description
Overview:
Director of Nursing - VNPN Program
The Director of Nursing (VNPN) leads and manages the Vocational Nursing/Practical Nursing programs to maintain high educational standards, compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, positive student outcomes, and efficient operation of all activities of the department. This role requires strong leadership skills to oversee program development, faculty management, and student success initiatives.
Our Benefits at a Glimpse:
Generous tuition programs: waiver, reimbursement, and loan forgiveness
Matching 401K retirement plan
Health, dental, and vision
Long and short-term disability
Flex time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, floating holiday, and more
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
Responsibilities: Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategies to align the Nursing Program with accreditation, state, and federal regulations
Collaborate with academic leadership to design and update curriculum to meet industry standards and evolving healthcare practices
Conduct regular program reviews and evaluations to maintain quality and identify opportunities for improvement
Monitor and maintain compliance with state boards of nursing and accrediting agencies, submitting reports and documentation as required
Participate in the recruitment and selection of faculty for employment and in developing strategies for faculty retention and promotion
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations to faculty members to support their professional growth
Organize faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to promote excellence in teaching
Oversee student admissions, progression, and retention processes, fostering an environment that supports academic and personal growth
Monitor student performance, address concerns, and implement interventions to support successful outcomes
Serve as a resource and advocate for students, addressing questions, concerns, and appeals.
Attend all pinning and graduation ceremonies as scheduled by the campus
Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation
Build and maintain relationships with clinical sites, coordinating clinical placements and partnerships
Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to promote the Nursing Program and support recruitment efforts
Prepare for and participate in audits, site visits, and accreditation reviews
Act as a liaison between the Nursing Program and external stakeholders, including clinical partners, professional organizations, and community groups
Represent the program in institutional and external meetings, promoting its mission and goals
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.
Qualifications:
Licenses / Education
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing in the state of California
Education - Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN degree strongly preferred
Must have completed a course or courses offered by an approved school with instruction in administration, teaching, and curriculum development
Experience
Experience with nursing accreditation processes and compliance requirements
Expertise in adult education, including teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation
Five (5+) years of clinical nursing experience, with one (1+) or more years of experience in a supervisory role in a state approved registered nursing or vocational nursing program
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, and external partners
Skilled in conflict resolution and problem-solving to address challenges effectively
Strong analytical and decision-making skills to support program objectives
Abilities
Able to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative environment
Ability to develop and assess curriculum to meet industry and student needs
Ability to leverage technology and teaching tools to enhance learning experiences
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:
Onsite; 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.
