Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Nursing (RN, LPN)
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
Program Director - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Location: Irvine, CA
Essential Functions:
- Provide visionary leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the MSN program, encompassing both the MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks.
- Direct curriculum design, evaluation, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with national graduate nursing competencies (e.g., AACN Essentials, NONPF) and evolving healthcare workforce needs.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulations, and institutional policies, including preparation of self-studies, reports, and site visits.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate faculty across both tracks, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered academic culture.
- Advance student success through data-informed strategies for admissions, progression, retention, and academic support.
- Establish and sustain clinical partnerships and preceptor networks to secure high-quality practicum placements for FNP and nursing education students.
- Lead systematic program assessment and reporting on student outcomes, quality measures, and institutional effectiveness, using results to drive improvement.
- Teach graduate-level nursing courses as appropriate to expertise and program needs.
- Model professionalism, scholarly excellence, and a commitment to lifelong learning for faculty, staff, and students.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in Nursing Education and/or Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Unencumbered California RN license (or eligible for licensure); FNP certification and licensure if applicable.
- Minimum of three years of graduate-level nursing education experience.
- Strong background in program administration, curriculum development, and academic leadership.
- Working knowledge of nursing accreditation standards and regulatory requirements (CCNE, BRN).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
- Compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- National certification and clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C).
- Graduate-level teaching experience in MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) and/or MSN–Education (MSN-Ed) tracks.
- Experience managing multiple nursing program tracks within a university setting.
- Familiarity with both online and hybrid program delivery models.
- Proven success in developing clinical partnerships and overseeing practicum coordination.
- A record of scholarly contributions, research, or leadership in professional nursing organizations.
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This job at Prominent Career Solutions, LLC is located in Irvine, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Prominent Career Solutions, LLC lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Prominent Career Solutions, LLC?
Prominent Career Solutions, LLC is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Nursing (RN, LPN). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Prominent Career Solutions, LLC for this role?
Prominent Career Solutions, LLC offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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