Job Description
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 requirementsOversee skills lab instruction and evaluation , including :Lab scheduling, supervision, and safetySkills competency validation and documentationOversee clinical education , including :Clinical site coordination and instructor oversightStudent clinical evaluation and progressionCompliance with VN scope of practice and clinical hour requirementsEnsure strong alignment and integration across theory, lab, and clinical componentsCurriculum & Instructional Quality
Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of the VN curriculumReview and approve syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, skills checklists, and evaluation toolsMaintain instructional rigor that supports clinical judgment development and NCLEX-PN readinessFaculty Leadership & Development
Lead faculty recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, mentoring, and evaluationEnsure faculty qualifications and assignments meet BVNPT standardsFoster a high-quality instructional culture focused on consistency, accountability, and student successStudent Outcomes & Program Excellence
Oversee student progression, remediation, retention, and completionAddress academic or clinical performance issues promptly and appropriatelyBuild a program culture focused on professionalism, competence, and readiness for practiceTake ownership of program outcomes, including graduate preparedness and licensure readinessRequired Qualifications
Meets BVNPT qualifications for Vocational Nursing Program DirectorActive, unencumbered California RN licensePrior experience as :VN Program Director or Assistant Director, orSenior instructional leader in a BVNPT-approved VN programDemonstrated experience overseeing theory, lab, and clinical instructionStrong working knowledge of BVNPT regulations, VN scope of practice, and nursing education standardsAbility and willingness to work full time on campus in Stanton, CAWhat We’re Looking For
A hands-on leader who takes pride in owning the entire program , not just one componentSomeone who balances regulatory discipline with genuine care for student developmentA calm, decisive professional who can lead faculty, support students, and maintain complianceA Program Director who believes that producing excellent Vocational Nurses is a mission, not a checkbox