Director of Nursing Education

Director of Practical Nursing Program

Location: Orleans Technical College

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Practical Nursing to lead and manage our Practical Nursing Program. This role is responsible for overseeing all program operations, ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing regulations, fostering faculty success, and driving quality outcomes for students.

The Director will serve as a key leader, mentor, and liaison between the college, faculty, students, and regulatory agencies.

The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate for nursing education, with a proven track record in program administration, curriculum oversight, and faculty development.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Administration

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Practical Nursing Program, ensuring academic excellence and student success.
• Maintain compliance with all Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee program budgets, resource allocation, and operational planning.
• Develop, review, and maintain clinical contracts; ensure faculty and students meet all clinical requirements.
• Prepare required self-studies, annual reports, and regulatory submissions.

Faculty Support & Development

• Recruit, hire, and onboard nursing faculty; ensure all hold current valid nursing licenses and meet educational/experiential qualifications.
• Mentor new faculty and assign mentors as needed; support faculty through their first year and beyond.
• Conduct faculty evaluations and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Identify and facilitate faculty professional development opportunities.

Academic & Clinical Coordination

• Schedule courses, teaching assignments, and clinical rotations each semester.
• Ensure necessary classroom, lab, and clinical resources are available to support learning experiences.
• Teach a minimum course load at least one semester per year.

Student Success & Compliance

• Support students through the licensing application process and submission of required documentation.
• Maintain accurate student and program records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement and achievement.

Professional Engagement

• Participate in leadership activities within the nursing and nursing education community.
• Attend continuing education workshops, conferences, and seminars to stay current with best practices.

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Professional Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; advanced degree preferred.
• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in nursing practice.
• Experience in nursing education and educational administration, preferably in a Practical Nursing Program.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire faculty and students.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of nurses, lead a committed team of educators, and make a lasting impact in healthcare education. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the future of nursing in Pennsylvania.

What’s in it for you:

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this position ranges from $84,000 to $105,000 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.