Regional Vocational Nursing Program Director, Mentor/Preceptor

Role Overview

• Serve as a mentor for existing Program Directors and nursing leadership staff.
• Act as interim Program Director during the recruitment process for new Program Directors.
• Plan, develop, manage, update, and evaluate all aspects of the vocational nursing program.
• Prepare reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and other documentation required by state and Vocational Nursing Boards.
• Assist with identifying and securing external resources to support nursing program success.
• Develop and implement program policies and procedures in line with regulatory standards.
• Organize and serve on committees related to nursing education and academic quality.
• Develop and maintain educational partnerships with clinical sites.
• Conduct clinical site evaluations assessing safety, risk, and the ability to meet program objectives.
• Participate in nursing faculty recruitment, hiring, orientation, and retention.
• Monitor instructional quality and conduct faculty observations, evaluations, and strategic planning sessions.
• Advise and support potential nursing students during recruitment and admission planning.
• Ensure students are properly oriented to nursing skills labs and clinical facilities prior to rotations.
• Participate in recruitment and admission processes for qualified nursing students.
• Confirm that all students meet documentation, graduation, and licensing exam requirements.
• Assist in planning and conducting Nursing Advisory Committee meetings.
• Engage in professional development and maintain required continuing education hours.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state rules and regulations governing vocational nursing practice.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Program Director.
• Active California Registered Nursing License.
• Bachelor’s degree from an approved school of nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a registered nurse, including at least 1 year in teaching or clinical supervision (or a combination thereof) within the last 5 years, or a minimum of 3 years in nursing administration or education within the last 5 years.
• Completion of coursework in administration, teaching, and curriculum development from an approved institution

Benefits

• 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