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Leoforce

Director of Nursing (Academic)

Pay: $140,000/yr

Posted: 06/19/2026

Location: Waterbury, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.

$141,208 / year median in Connecticut

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Experience:

Senior Level Salary:

$120,000 - $160,000 per year Job Details -

What You'll Need:

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) Active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut 3+ years of hands-on clinical nursing experience 3+ years of teaching and leadership experience in a nursing program Ability to be fully vaccinated (including boosters, as required)

Skills That Set You Apart:

Strong leadership and team management skills Clear communication (spoken and written) Experience building or improving curriculum Comfortable using systems like LMS platforms and Microsoft Office Ability to analyze data and improve student outcomes

What You'll Do:

Lead and oversee the Practical Nursing (PN) program across campuses Guide and support program coordinators and faculty Ensure high-quality instruction and strong student results Manage curriculum development and updates (Canvas LMS) Monitor admissions, student progress, and program outcomes Track

NCLEX-PN

pass rates and improve performance Build partnerships with clinical sites and industry leaders Stay aligned with state boards and accreditation requirements Help shape budgets, policies, and long-term program goals If you're ready to lead, inspire, and build a program that truly changes lives, apply today and make your impact felt in every future nurse you help create.

A bit about us:

- We are a career-focused nursing education team that helps students build real-world skills and launch stable, meaningful careers.

Our goal is simple:

prepare students to succeed, pass the NCLEX-PN, and step into jobs where they can truly make a difference. If you care bout shaping the next generation of nurses, this is a place where your work matters every single day. Why join us? - Why Join Us?: Competitive compensation based on experience Leadership role with real impact across multiple campuses Opportunity to shape curriculum and program outcomes Supportive, team-driven culture Work that directly changes students' lives Growth opportunities at an established institution Strong work-life balance with structured schedules Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k) #healthcare #leadership #registered-nurse #nursing #msn #curriculum-development #nclex-pn-outcomes-pass-rate #faculty-supervision-academic-leadership #tier1