Program Director of Practical Nursing

About the Role

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. This role is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing and highly successful company, offering a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, manages, updates, and evaluates all aspects of the nursing program, including budget, faculty, staff, clinical site liaison, curriculum, compliance, and student support.
• Ensures program compliance with Board rules, accreditor standards, and clinical agency requirements.
• Maintains student and faculty records, develops policies and procedures, and organizes program committees.
• Participates in faculty recruitment, hiring, orientation, conflict resolution, and strategic planning.
• Monitors quality of instruction, advises students, and maintains professional association memberships.
• Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on-site for collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state of application.
• Current Graduate degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs.
• Active, unencumbered Nursing License in the state of work or part of the compact licensure.
• At least three-four years of direct patient care experience as a registered nurse.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent oral/written communication abilities.
• Collaborative leadership style with computer resource proficiency.
• Preferred experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation, and maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 2 weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing with years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• 401K with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for employees and their families, up to 100% depending on the program.