Director of Nursing-VNPN Program

Director of Nursing-VNPN Program

Job Locations

US-FL-Orlando

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

3 weeks ago

(3/12/2026 9:21 PM)

Job ID 2026-10171

Overview

Orlando Director of Nursing - VNPN Program

The Director of Nursing (VNPN) leads and manages the Vocational Nursing/Practical Nursing programs to maintain high educational standards, compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, positive student outcomes, and efficient operation of all activities of the department. This role requires strong leadership skills to oversee program development, faculty management, and student success initiatives.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses

Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)

Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days

Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby

Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents

Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA

Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategies to align the Nursing Program with accreditation, state, and federal regulations

Collaborate with academic leadership to design and update curriculum to meet industry standards and evolving healthcare practices

Conduct regular program reviews and evaluations to maintain quality and identify opportunities for improvement

Monitor and maintain compliance with state boards of nursing and accrediting agencies, submitting reports and documentation as required

Participate in the recruitment and selection of faculty for employment and in developing strategies for faculty retention and promotion

Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations to faculty members to support their professional growth

Organize faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to promote excellence in teaching

Oversee student admissions, progression, and retention processes, fostering an environment that supports academic and personal growth

Monitor student performance, address concerns, and implement interventions to support successful outcomes

Serve as a resource and advocate for students, addressing questions, concerns, and appeals.

Attend all pinning and graduation ceremonies as scheduled by the campus

Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation

Build and maintain relationships with clinical sites, coordinating clinical placements and partnerships

Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to promote the Nursing Program and support recruitment efforts

Prepare for and participate in audits, site visits, and accreditation reviews

Act as a liaison between the Nursing Program and external stakeholders, including clinical partners, professional organizations, and community groups

Represent the program in institutional and external meetings, promoting its mission and goals

Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.

Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses / Certifications

Active and unencumbered RN Licensure in the state of FL

BSN required

Education / Experience

4 years of recent clinical experience required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required

Experience in nursing academics strongly preferred.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, and external partners

Skilled in conflict resolution and problem-solving to address challenges effectively

Strong analytical and decision-making skills to support program objectives

Abilities

Able to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative environment

Ability to develop and assess curriculum to meet industry and student needs

Ability to leverage technology and teaching tools to enhance learning experiences

Standard Abilities

Able and willing to:

Communicate, think, learn, and reason

Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks

Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations

Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility

Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously

Ability to gain, understand and information and data as it relates essential functions of the position

Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.

This position is designated as:

Onsite; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment.

Travel Requirements

Travel to campus and clinical sites may be required.