Nursing Program Director - Nationwide Opportunities

Stepful is a workforce platform redefining how America's largest health systems build, train, and retain their talent. Since our founding in 2021, Stepful has trained over 32,000 practice-ready healthcare workers. We partner with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers, improving access to quality healthcare and career opportunities. Our students form the talent pipelines for major employers such as NY-Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, HCA, Providence, CVS, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $55M Series C led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.

Our Values

• Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
• Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
• Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
• Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

The Opportunity

Stepful is building something different in nursing education—and we're growing fast. We launched our first practical nursing programs in Ohio and Missouri, and we're expanding our footprint across more states. We're looking to connect with experienced nursing education leaders who are excited to build, grow, and lead programs that change who gets access to a nursing career. If you're a Registered Nurse with a background in nursing education leadership—whether you're currently a Program Director, Dean, faculty leader, or a senior instructor ready to step up—we'd love to hear from you.

At Stepful, our nursing programs combine live virtual instruction with in-person skills labs and clinical rotations at established employer partner sites. Built on the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, our programs are designed to produce practice-ready nurses.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning—carry a teaching load that may include didactic instruction, skills lab facilitation (in-person), and clinical education (in-person), with flexibility across modalities as program needs evolve.
• Oversee nursing curriculum—collaborate with internal teams to review, refine, and continuously improve content across PN and RN program curriculum.
• Manage program enrollment—support program enrollment, including recruitment, admissions, orientation, and registration processes.
• Support student success—oversee student progress and performance, including grading, academic advising, and program completion.
• Build and lead the team—support the hiring process, train, and supervise a team of adjunct instructors, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Partner with enterprise clients—serve as a key point of contact for Stepful’s enterprise healthcare partners in Ohio, supporting program alignment and ongoing relationship management.
• Manage resources responsibly—develop and oversee program budgets and operational resources.
• Ensure regulatory compliance—serve as a primary point of contact with the Ohio Board of Nursing, managing ongoing compliance and regulatory requirements for Stepful's nursing programs in the state of Ohio.
• Drive program quality—conduct ongoing program evaluation and assessment, using data to make recommendations for improvement and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility—some evening and weekend obligations are required.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse
• A master's degree in nursing
• 5+ years of RN nursing practice experience
• 2+ years experience as a faculty member with a registered nursing education program
• Demonstrated ability to teach across modalities—didactic, skills lab, and clinical settings
• Experience with Laerdal manikins or similar simulation technology
• Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory compliance for nursing programs, including Board of Nursing requirements
• Experience engaging with external partners, clinical sites, or employer stakeholders—a collaborative, relationship-oriented approach is a plus
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally with faculty, staff, students, and institutional partners

Benefits

• Meaningful Equity Stake
• Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
• 401(k)
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
• Learning stipend
• Open vacation policy, including:
  • Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
  • Stepful closed the last week of December
  • 15 work-from-anywhere days
  • 10 public holidays observed for 2026