Registered Nurse Program Manager

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• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
• Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
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JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN) Program Manager

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SUPERVISORY: No

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

EEO Classification: Administrative

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) Program Manager reports to the Director of Nursing (DON) and provides leadership, program coordination, and oversight for students and faculty in the RN program. This position ensures that the program meets the standards of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Michigan Board of Nursing, and institutional policies. The RN Program Manager fosters positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supports faculty development, and promotes student success through evidence-based teaching and learning strategies.

Essential Functions

• Actively engage in student retention activities, including early identification and intervention for at-risk students.
• Maintain documented communication with students and faculty regarding attendance, academic progress, and professional development.
• Provide academic advising to students and mentor instructors on effective academic counseling techniques.
• Ensure all student documentation meets site and clinical partner requirements for placement.
• Assist the DON with preparation of reports for state, federal, and accrediting agencies, including ACEN self-study and systematic program evaluation reports.
• Maintain supply inventory, anticipate departmental needs, and manage requisitions and cost allocations.
• Carry out departmental functions and represent the program in professional meetings and events in the absence of the DON.
• Actively participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of RN faculty and staff.
• Teach courses as assigned, ensuring alignment with ACEN standards and NCLEX-RN test plan.
• Attend all faculty meetings and required professional development sessions.
• Collaborate with the Occupation Advisory Committee and maintain positive communication with the nursing and healthcare community.
• Coordinate and/or deliver special topic workshops not covered by academic faculty (e.g., safety training, clinical readiness).
• Serve as campus HESI resource:
  • Guide students in navigating HESI resources and HESI Compass Live Review.
  • Utilize HESI assessment to coach students through academic challenges.
  • Assist students with remediation when benchmarks are not met.
  • Partner with the Career Services to support communication regarding NCLEX preparation.
  • Provide tutoring and NCLEX-RN preparation, including boot camps and test-taking strategy workshops.
• Ensure program compliance with ACEN standards, including curriculum integrity, faculty qualifications, student learning outcomes, and continuous quality improvement.
• Other RN program-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with active, empathetic listening.
• Ability to motivate, guide, and support students in completing their program of study and faculty in their teaching roles.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage frequent interruptions.
• Resourceful problem-solver with strong initiative and sound judgment.
• Reliable, with excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan.
• Masters of Science in nursing (MSN) from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in a pos