What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director of Nursing position at New England College?
The Chief Nurse Administrator/BSN Program Director provides leadership and oversight of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to ensure compliance with academic, regulatory, and accreditation standards of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), New Hampshire Board of Nursing, and State of New Hampshire administrative codes for nursing programs. This individual is responsible for academic planning, curriculum development, faculty supervision, student outcomes, and maintaining program integrity. The primary working location is New Hampshire.
Essential Duties Summary
- Ensure the BSN program meets or exceeds CCNE and State of New Hampshire accreditation standards
- Ensure program outcomes (NCLEX-RN pass rates, graduation rates, employment rates) meet or exceed benchmarks.
- Support curriculum review and development in accordance with evidence-based practice and professional standards.
- Collaborate with institutional leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals and mission.
- Support faculty recruitment, hiring, onboarding.
- Facilitate faculty development related to CCNE standards, pedagogy, and scholarship.
- Assist faculty with student academic progress, progression, and remediation strategies.
- Utilize the software needed for data collection, analysis, record keeping, and reporting.
- Prepare or contribute to reports for CCNE, Board of Nursing, and other accrediting or regulatory bodies.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, evidence-based teaching, and inclusivity.
- Serve as the liaison between the nursing program and external stakeholders as needed (clinical partners, professional organizations, regulatory bodies).
- Maintain administrative hours availability to faculty, students, and administration.
- Support and maintain current contractual agreements with cooperating agencies providing student-learning experiences.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Hold a current and unencumbered New Hampshire RN license or a current and unencumbered multi-state license issued by another compact state;
- Hold a master’s degree in nursing
- An earned doctorate in nursing (PhD or DNP) or a related field.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative leadership skills.
- Microsoft office products
- Ability to work in collaboration with other departments, including admissions, registrar’s office, other divisions, etc.
Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of CCNE and New Hampshire standards for accreditation of baccalaureate nursing programs.
- At least 5 years of administrative/educational experience in nursing (per NH Nur 602.06) Prior leadership or administrative experience in a CCNE-accredited nursing program.
- Approval by NH Board of Nursing as a BSN program director
Preferred Qualifications
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