Director of Nursing

Classification

Regular

Minimum Pay

$80,445.00

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing provides internal leadership and direction to the LPN and RN programs. This position supports curriculum and program development in nursing, facilitating internal program review processes and outcomes assessments. The director works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and communities of interest to set the strategic direction for the nursing programs. This position provides direct supervision of assigned staff to include, but not limited to nursing faculty and support staff within the nursing program.

Schedules and plan the program advisory committee meetings and student clinical opportunities.

This announcement is active through 7/19/26 at 11:59pm and will no longer be listed as of 7/20/26.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Administers and leads all aspects of the Nursing Program including coordination and staffing of all courses and clinicals.
• Oversees compliance with ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accreditation standards and State Board of Nursing regulations.
• Oversees strategic program planning to maintain sufficient staffing, facilities, technology, and budgetary resources to support high-quality nursing education.
• Makes data-informed decisions using outcomes assessment data, program review data, and input from industry advisors.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates learning and assessment resources.
• Facilitates review, evaluation, and modification of existing curriculum to maintain alignment with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and workforce needs.
• Coordinates program activities to include orientation, graduation, and pinning ceremonies.
• Guides and supports faculty and staff through setting expectations, mentoring, performance evaluation, workload planning, and professional development.
• Actively recruits and retains high-performing faculty to ensure adequate staffing and alignment with program growth and accreditation requirements.
• Maintains an open and supportive presence as a reliable faculty resource, ensuring instructors receive guidance, clear communication, and problem-solving assistance to enhance teaching effectiveness and program consistency.
• Prepares the nursing program budget with faculty input and administers fiscal resources allocated to the nursing program.
• Evaluates, designs and implements improved learner support systems.
• Monitors student success metrics including retention, graduation, classroom and clinical performance, and NCLEX pass rates and collaborates with faculty and staff to address student concerns and enhance student learning outcomes.
• Provides leadership for all accreditation and regulatory activities, including preparing required reports, maintaining program data, coordinating site visits, and ensuring continuous compliance with state board of nursing, regional accreditation, and national nursing accreditation agencies.
• Participates in grant development, administration, and reporting to support program innovation and resource expansion.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with healthcare organizations and industry partners.
• Secures and supports clinical placements and experiential learning opportunities.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.
• Schedules and plan the program advisory committee meetings and student clinical opportunities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Monday - Friday, day hours; may include evenings and weekends as needed

On premise position at South Omaha Campus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and awareness of issues related to nursing education.
• Knowledge of nursing education needs and goals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows software.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Communications skills both written and oral, and excellent spelling, grammar, and editing skills.
• Strong management and supervisory skills.
• Skill in demonstrating cooperation and professionalism.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to write and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, patience and understanding in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain expertise in the nursing field.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Nursing.
• Three (3) years clinical experience AND three (3) years of nursing education experience (higher education preferred).
• Unencumbered license to practice in Nebraska.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
• Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities.
• Must pass background check.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations .