Director of Practical Nursing – Lead the Future of Practical Nursing Education

Porter and Chester Institute is seeking an experienced and dynamic nursing leader to serve as Director of Nursing for its Practical Nursing programs in Connecticut.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this role provides strategic leadership for program quality, faculty development, compliance, curriculum, student outcomes, and continuous improvement across multiple campuses.

We are looking for a leader who can help strengthen and grow our nursing program. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking nursing educator with a passion for developing faculty, supporting student success, building clinical partnerships, and advancing nursing education throughout Connecticut and beyond.

If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of nursing education and make a lasting impact on the next generation of nurses, we encourage you to apply.

Scheduled Hours & Travel Requirements

This full-time leadership role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and may be based at the Hamden or Waterbury campus.

Candidates must be willing to travel frequently between the two Connecticut nursing campuses.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Director of Nursing, you will oversee the quality, compliance, curriculum, faculty leadership, continuous improvement of the Practical Nursing program across all campuses and program growth.

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You’ll join a mission-driven institution dedicated to preparing students for meaningful healthcare careers. Working alongside campus leadership, faculty, and academic teams, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and expand nursing education, mentor future healthcare professionals, and drive excellence across multiple campuses.

About our company:

Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 7 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students’ experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.