Director of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary:The Director of the LPN program will be responsible for the program start-up up including the development of the LPN curriculum and accreditation of the program. The Director will be responsible for establishing a professional and positive learning environment for students and faculty. Working collaboratively with the EVP and Director of Professional Practice and Educational programming, the Director will create a curriculum to meet a diverse student base and will work closely with accrediting bodies, state nursing board, and academic colleagues to ensure adherence with regulatory requirements. Will oversee clinical agreements with outside clinical sites and ensure compliance with state and organizational policies. The Director will assist the CareForce Institute team in promoting the program and will participate in the recruitment and screening of students. The Director will hire and train the necessary instructors and be responsible for creating a professional and highly accountable team and mentor and evaluate faculty members. In collaboration with the EVP and the Director of Business Development and Financial Operations, the Director will establish the program department budget. The Director will also support the Nursing Assistant Training Program manager with direct teaching as requested to support the initiation of that program while awaiting formal approval of the program.Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates strong facilitation skills
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to support change
• Demonstrates ability to educate all levels of staff
• Demonstrates strong computer skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and role model's leadership principles.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and is able to manage day-to-day operations
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates commitment to excellence and quality
• Demonstrates strong project management skills
• Demonstrates understanding of Process ImprovementPosition Responsibilities:
  • Working collaboratively with the CareForce team, co -create the vision, core values and brand for the Institute.
  • Develop LPN curriculum and revise as necessary to receive an initial license and then accreditation of the LPN program.
  • With input from EVP and others, create a student handbook to outline the roles and responsibilities of the students.
  • Develop screening and eligibility criteria and procedure for student selection. Monitor compliance to the process. Revise as needed to improve student outcomes and student experience.
  • Develop policies and procedures for the effective operations of the program. Includes the student application and selection process, storing of student information, onboarding process for students, required eligibility criteria, absences and grievance processes, etc.
  • Establish faculty competencies to assist with onboarding and to evaluate effectiveness of teaching. Establish a process for ongoing evaluation of classroom teaching. Provide professional development training opportunities for faculty to advance educational teaching techniques.
  • Create an evaluation process to receive student feedback of their learning experiences. Monitor student performance trends and create action plans in collaboration with faculty to address gaps in training and improve student experience
  • In collaboration with the EVP, identify program metrics to track effectiveness of the training program (i.e. NCLEX pass rate, student retention, evaluation of the student experience etc...).
  • Foster a positive, self-directed work environment and establish individual faculty goals to further faculty professional development.
  • Ensure adherence to state boards and regulatory licensing standards. Remain abreast of changes and revise program components as necessary to maintain adherence. Includes program policy and procedures changes and curriculum modifications.
  • Coordinate additional clinical sites as needed. Secure appropriate agreements and ensure adherence to requirements.
  • Identify educational resources and technology needed to support training. Create budget and adhere to establish budget. Collaborate with EVP in advance of any financial challenges to prepare and plan as necessary.
  • Provide oversight of teaching spaces and ensure professional environment. Identify resources and environmental improvements. Participate in space planning sessions as an opportunity for new space presentations.
  • Establish department goals in collaboration with faculty. Involve faculty in developing plans and working to achieve set targets.
  • Create an annual report outlining progress toward established goals. Presented as requested to represent the program.
  • Attend professional networking conferences and participate in professional organizations as appropriate to remain abreast of industry trends and best practices. Present and publish as encouraged and appropriate.
  • Oversee volunteer coaching and academic support resources to mentor and assist the students during their learning journey.
  • Create a safe learning environment that fosters curiosity, innovation, professionalism, and a strong sense of accountability to professional practice.Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in Nursing or related graduate degree and major course work in education (Doctor of Nursing Practice Preferred)
    • 5+ years of previous experience in a leadership role.
    • Prior experience creating leadership development programs is highly desired.
    • Computer literacy required, understanding of the Learning Management system preferred.
    • Ability to plan, organize, and direct large-scale and comprehensive nursing activities.
    • Ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees.
    • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administration, medical personnel, employees, the public, and other agencies.Required Training:
      • Successful completion of HSL orientation and the competency tool.
      • Completion of annual mandatory requirements: hazard communication, infection control, fire safety, and elder abuse prevention.Physical Requirements:
        • Position requires regular travel between multiple work sites.
        • Occasional prolonged standing or walking

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