Director of Practical Nursing Program

6 days ago


Center Valley PA, United States Pennsylvania State University Full time

Job Description and Position Requirements:

Penn State University is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Director of Practical Nursing Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, delivering, managing, and evaluating the practical nursing program, providing leadership, consultation, program coordination, technical assistance, and related services.

The Director of Practical Nursing Program will develop and maintain relationships with the State Board of Nursing, healthcare agencies, and Penn State faculty/staff to support programming needs. This position will provide direct oversight of the PN program at the Lehigh Valley, Berks, Hazleton, and other Commonwealth Campuses that may offer the PN program in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead faculty for the PS LV Practical Nursing program, including recruiting, hiring, training, and onboarding Instructors.
  • Manage the LV schedule for both classroom and clinical sites.
  • Work closely with the coordinator to provide support for students and address any issues that may arise.
  • Act as the backup faculty when needed.
  • Work with all Instructors to ensure the classroom and clinical hours are met for successful student outcomes.
  • Provide leadership to the practical nursing program at the Lehigh Valley, Berks, Hazleton, and any other Commonwealth Campuses that may offer the PN program in the future.
  • Determine curriculum objectives, goals, and evaluation tools.
  • Analyze and assess program outcomes.
  • Update course materials as needed.
  • Review and maintain program compliance.
  • Work closely with program coordinators to develop and implement marketing plans for recruitment.
  • Plan and manage budgets for programs and services to meet assigned income and program targets.
  • Identify and pursue funding opportunities.
  • Generate and prepare reports.
  • Gather and analyze data and make data-informed recommendations.
  • Cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships with community healthcare organizations and government agencies.
  • Develop proposals and negotiate contracts.
  • Administer program grants.
  • Direct supervision of participating campus PN program staff to ensure consistency across the program.

Education and Experience:

The successful candidate must have a Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to those candidates with an MSN. Prior experience in higher education and training in the healthcare field is preferred.

Work Environment:

A typical schedule for this role is Monday-Friday from 8-5 with occasional evenings and weekends to provide the necessary oversight and support of the program.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Penn State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



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