Regional Vocational Nursing Program Director Mentor/Preceptor

• 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

Qualifications

• 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