Program Director of Practical Nursing

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment. Job responsibilities: Plans, develops, manages, updates and evaluates all aspects of the program including but not limited to: - Nursing program budget  - Faculty and staff  - Clinical site liaison - Curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation - Program compliance with Board rules and regulations - Student advocate - Program policies and procedures Faculty and student handbooks - Supplies and equipment to meet program objectives - Ensures program compliance with accreditor rules, standards, and regulations - Maintains student and faculty records in accordance with established policies - Assists with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing program - Develops and implements program policies and procedures - Organizes and serves on program committees - Accepts other duties as indicated to ensure consistency and meeting needs of students and programs - Ensure compliance with clinical agency requirements for student and faculty initiation of clinical rotations  - Participates in Nursing faculty recruitment, hiring and orientation - Participates in conflict resolution for the faculty, staff, and student - Monitors quality of instruction and participates in faculty and program review, evaluation, and strategic planning - Maintains membership and participates in activities of professional associations - Advises and provide academic support to nursing students as indicated -  Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position. - This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. - Other duties as assigned Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   - Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach. - Must hold a current Graduate degree in Nursing  - A minimum of three years of teaching experience in pre- or post- licensure nursing  - programs - Active unencumbered Nursing License in the state in which you will be working or part  - of the compact licensure - At least three - four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and/or equivalent experience as determined by the state nursing board and accrediting bodies - Demonstrated leadership skills - Excellent skills in oral and written communications - Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation - Ability to utilize computer-based resources - Experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation and maintenance preferred  We Offer: - Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment - 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company - 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday - 401K with a Company Match - Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary - Leadership development and training for career advancement - Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program