Unitek Learning · 21 hours ago
Program Director Mentor/Preceptor of Vocational Nursing
Newport Beach, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUnitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization committed to preparing practice-ready nurses. They are seeking a Program Director Mentor to guide and support Program Directors while ensuring program compliance and contributing to strategic academic operations across vocational nursing programs.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Serve as a mentor for existing Program Directors and nursing leadership staff
Act as interim Program Director during the recruitment process for new Program Directors
Plan, develop, manage, update, and evaluate all aspects of the vocational nursing program
Prepare reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and other documentation required by state and Vocational Nursing Boards
Assist with identifying and securing external resources to support nursing program success
Develop and implement program policies and procedures in line with regulatory standards
Organize and serve on committees related to nursing education and academic quality
Develop and maintain educational partnerships with clinical sites
Conduct clinical site evaluations assessing safety, risk, and the ability to meet program objectives
Participate in nursing faculty recruitment, hiring, orientation, and retention
Monitor instructional quality and conduct faculty observations, evaluations, and strategic planning sessions
Advise and support potential nursing students during recruitment and admission planning
Ensure students are properly oriented to nursing skills labs and clinical facilities prior to rotations
Participate in recruitment and admission processes for qualified nursing students
Confirm that all students meet documentation, graduation, and licensing exam requirements
Assist in planning and conducting Nursing Advisory Committee meetings
Engage in professional development and maintain required continuing education hours
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state rules and regulations governing vocational nursing practice
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Program Director
Active California Registered Nursing License
Bachelor's degree from an approved school of nursing
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a registered nurse, including at least 1 year in teaching or clinical supervision (or a combination thereof) within the last 5 years, or a minimum of 3 years in nursing administration or education within the last 5 years
Completion of coursework in administration, teaching, and curriculum development from an approved institution
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
401K with a Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
Leadership development and training for career advancement
Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Company
Unitek Learning
Unitek Learning provides healthcare, nursing, and emergency medical services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-03-15Acquired
2013-06-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Joellen Sutterfield
Vice President: Clinical Education Management (Healthcare and Higher Ed Strategic Partnerships)
Benjamin Pozniak, MBA
Partnership Success Manager
Recent News
2025-03-04
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