Founding Director of LPN Program (River Landing)

OverviewRiver Landing at Sandy Ridge, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is seeking a founding program director for a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program to be established within our community. The founding program director will be responsible for LPN program leadership, curriculum development, shepherding the program through state approvals, acquiring and maintaining North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) and the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), and building a vibrant, innovative, and collaborative program culture.LocationColfax, NCJob Id: 2414# of Openings: 1Minimum QualificationsCurrent unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North CarolinaA Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing programEvidence of education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluationAt least two (2) years of full-time experience teaching in a pre-licensure nursing programAt least two (2) years (2) of full-time clinical experienceEvidence includes completion of 45 contact hours of North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) approved continuing education courses; completion of a certificate program in nursing education, nine semester hours of graduate course work in adult learning and learning principles; national certification in nursing education; or documentation of successful completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the NCBON.Previous administrative experience in a pre-licensure nursing programExperience with NLN CNEA accreditation and NCBON regulations for nursing programsAt least five (5) years of clinical experiencePreferred Training and ExperienceAn earned PhD, DNP, or EdD degree. Demonstrated involvement in the profession. Demonstrates thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of River Landing. Demonstrates knowledge of trends and best practices in nursing education; principles of adult education and student-centered learning activities; curriculum development, administration, planning, coordination, and delivery; federal, state, and/or local policies, rules, regulations, and standards as they apply to nursing education; accrediting body, regulatory agency, and/or legal requirements as they relate to nursing education; OSHA standards as they apply to health sciences educational environments; modern instructional technology; and leadership styles and group dynamics. Demonstrates proficiency with the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS), email, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and the Internet.Essential Job FunctionsProgram DevelopmentStudent Admission & Development SupportPublic Relations & Community EngagementStrategic Leadership & AccreditationFaculty & Curriculum ManagementClinical and Administrative OversightApplication InstructionsFor full consideration, please apply by October 17, 2025.Name and contact details for 3 professional references. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17