LVN Program Director

Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program Director – Full Time, On-Campus (Stanton, CA)

SisuCare Education is seeking a full-time, on-campus Vocational Nursing (VN) Program Director to provide comprehensive academic, clinical, and operational leadership for a California Vocational Nursing program based in Stanton, California .

This role carries full responsibility and accountability for the VN program, including theory instruction, skills lab education, and clinical training , as well as faculty leadership, student outcomes, and ongoing compliance with BVNPT requirements . The Program Director plays a central role in shaping an educational environment that produces high-quality, practice-ready Vocational Nurses .

Role Overview

The VN Program Director serves as the primary academic and regulatory leader of the program and is responsible for the design, delivery, oversight, and continuous improvement of all program components. This is a hands-on, on-campus role with direct involvement in academic operations and instructional quality across theory, lab, and clinical settings.

Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Regulatory Compliance

Serve as the VN Program Director in accordance with BVNPT regulations and Article 5

Provide full oversight of the Vocational Nursing program, including academic, clinical, and operational components

Ensure ongoing compliance with all BVNPT requirements, policies, reporting obligations, and site review standards

Act as the primary point of contact for BVNPT communications, reviews, and site visits

Theory, Lab, and Clinical Oversight

Oversee theory instruction , ensuring curriculum delivery aligns with approved program objectives and instructional hour requirements

Oversee skills lab instruction and evaluation , including :

Lab scheduling, supervision, and safety

Skills competency validation and documentation

Oversee clinical education , including :

Clinical site coordination and instructor oversight

Student clinical evaluation and progression

Compliance with VN scope of practice and clinical hour requirements

Ensure strong alignment and integration across theory, lab, and clinical components

Curriculum & Instructional Quality

Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of the VN curriculum

Review and approve syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, skills checklists, and evaluation tools

Maintain instructional rigor that supports clinical judgment development and NCLEX-PN readiness

Faculty Leadership & Development

Lead faculty recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, mentoring, and evaluation

Ensure faculty qualifications and assignments meet BVNPT standards

Foster a high-quality instructional culture focused on consistency, accountability, and student success

Student Outcomes & Program Excellence

Oversee student progression, remediation, retention, and completion

Address academic or clinical performance issues promptly and appropriately

Build a program culture focused on professionalism, competence, and readiness for practice

Take ownership of program outcomes, including graduate preparedness and licensure readiness

Required Qualifications

Meets BVNPT qualifications for Vocational Nursing Program Director

Active, unencumbered California RN license

Prior experience as :

VN Program Director or Assistant Director, or

Senior instructional leader in a BVNPT-approved VN program

Demonstrated experience overseeing theory, lab, and clinical instruction

Strong working knowledge of BVNPT regulations, VN scope of practice, and nursing education standards

Ability and willingness to work full time on campus in Stanton, CA

What We’re Looking For

A hands-on leader who takes pride in owning the entire program , not just one component

Someone who balances regulatory discipline with genuine care for student development

A calm, decisive professional who can lead faculty, support students, and maintain compliance

A Program Director who believes that producing excellent Vocational Nurses is a mission, not a checkbox