Director of Nursing

DIRECTOR OF NURSING – PRACTICAL NURSING (LPN) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Employment: Full-Time | Primarily On-Site

Salary: $90,000–$95,000 per year

Reports to: Works directly with the Acting President & Provost

About Northwest Suburban College

Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) is a private, not-for-profit institution located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, dedicated to providing quality education in the health sciences. The College offers career-focused certificate and degree programs designed to prepare students for professional opportunities in the healthcare industry.

NWSC is expanding its academic offerings and seeking an experienced nursing education leader to continue developing and leading its Practical Nursing (LPN) Program.

Position Summary

Northwest Suburban College is seeking a qualified and experienced Director of Nursing / Practical Nursing Program Administrator to lead the development, regulatory approval, implementation, and ongoing administration of the College's Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program.

This is a full-time academic leadership position. The Director of Nursing will work directly with the Acting President & Provost and collaborate with the College's Academic Affairs leadership to develop a high-quality nursing education program and guide it through the Illinois regulatory approval process.

The successful candidate will take a leadership role in coordinating the program approval process with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Illinois Board of Nursing, developing the nursing curriculum, recruiting qualified faculty, establishing clinical affiliations, and ensuring compliance with applicable state nursing education requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Nursing Program Development and Regulatory Approval

· Lead development and implementation of the College's Practical Nursing Program.

· Coordinate preparation and submission of the Letter of Intent, Feasibility Study, and Curriculum Approval application to IDFPR.

· Ensure compliance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and applicable Illinois Administrative Code requirements.

· Work with the Acting President & Provost to coordinate communications and submissions to IDFPR and the Illinois Board of Nursing.

· Prepare regulatory documentation, institutional policies, and supporting evidence; coordinate regulatory reviews and site visits.

· Monitor regulatory changes and maintain ongoing program compliance.

Curriculum Development and Academic Leadership

· Develop and oversee a comprehensive LPN curriculum consistent with Illinois requirements and contemporary nursing education standards.

· Develop program objectives, student learning outcomes, course descriptions, syllabi, and instructional plans.

· Integrate classroom instruction, nursing skills laboratories, simulation, and supervised clinical education.

· Establish academic progression, grading, retention, graduation, and clinical competency requirements.

· Develop NCLEX-PN preparation, assessment, and remediation strategies; evaluate curriculum effectiveness.

Faculty Recruitment and Supervision

· Recruit, interview, recommend, and supervise qualified nursing faculty.

· Verify faculty academic credentials, Illinois RN licensure, clinical experience, and teaching qualifications.

· Develop faculty orientation, evaluation, and professional development plans.

· Assign instructional responsibilities, coordinate workloads, and ensure adequate faculty coverage.

· Maintain faculty qualifications and personnel documentation.

Clinical Affiliations and Healthcare Partnerships

· Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and other appropriate healthcare organizations.

· Develop clinical rotation schedules and student placement plans.

· Establish clinical learning objectives and competency assessment procedures.

· Coordinate clinical faculty supervision and preceptor arrangements.

· Ensure compliance with applicable clinical supervision requirements and maintain productive healthcare partnerships.

Nursing Laboratory and Educational Resources

· Oversee development and operation of the nursing skills laboratory.

· Identify and recommend nursing equipment, simulation technology, instructional supplies, and

educational resources.

· Ensure adequate classroom, laboratory, library, and technology resources.

· Develop laboratory utilization and equipment maintenance plans.

Student Affairs and Program Outcomes

· Establish nursing student admissions and academic readiness requirements.

· Develop policies governing attendance, clinical participation, academic progression, and professional conduct.

· Coordinate student orientation and academic advising.

· Monitor student retention, completion, graduation, and NCLEX-PN outcomes.

· Implement academic intervention and remediation strategies while promoting patient safety, professionalism, ethics, and accountability.

Budget and Administrative Management

· Develop annual operating and implementation budgets for the LPN Program.

· Recommend faculty staffing, equipment, instructional materials, and clinical placement expenditures.

· Monitor program expenditures and resource utilization.

· Prepare enrollment projections and staffing plans.

· Provide regular progress reports to the Acting President & Provost regarding program development, regulatory approval, clinical partnerships, staffing, enrollment, and academic performance.

Minimum Qualifications

· Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.

· Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.

· Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.

· Demonstrated experience in nursing education, curriculum development, or academic administration.

· Knowledge of nursing education standards, clinical instruction, and student assessment.

· Understanding of Illinois nursing education regulations and regulatory approval requirements.

· Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP, PhD, or EdD).

· Previous experience as a Director of Nursing, Nursing Program Administrator, Associate Dean, Nursing Program Chair, or similar academic leadership position.

· Experience developing or administering an LPN or RN nursing education program.

· Experience with IDFPR, the Illinois Board of Nursing, and nursing program regulatory submissions.

· Established relationships with hospitals and healthcare organizations for clinical affiliations.

· Knowledge of NCLEX-PN examination requirements, nursing simulation, and clinical competency assessment.

Key Leadership Expectations

· Lead a nursing program from development through regulatory approval and implementation.

· Work collaboratively with the Acting President & Provost and Academic Affairs leadership.

· Manage regulatory and academic development priorities.

· Recruit and develop qualified nursing faculty.

· Establish strong relationships with hospitals and clinical partners.

· Maintain high standards of academic quality, regulatory compliance, and student success.

Compensation and Employment Details

· Annual salary: $90,000–$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

· Employment status: Full-Time.

· Work schedule: Primarily on-site, Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on program and institutional needs.

· Location: Northwest Suburban College, Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

· Benefits: Eligible for employee benefits in accordance with College policies.

· Start date: Negotiable.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Northwest Suburban College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected c

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Program development: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rolling Meadows, IL 60008: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Work Location: In person