Nursing Coordinator

at Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Nursing Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the CNA, CMA, Home Health Aide (HHA), Restorative Aide (RA), IV Certification (LPN), Phlebotomy and any other nursing related programs at Cowley College.  This position will provide leadership in marketing, recruiting and advising program students. The Nursing Coordinator is responsible for maintaining established standards set in the industry. This position will develop new academic programs in conjunction with the Department Chair.

Position Duties:

• Actively recruit students and explore opportunities for program growth.
• Actively recruit high school students eligible for SB155 reimbursement.
• Oversee the enrollment process and prepare certificates of completion
• Serve as academic advisor to allied health students.
• Work closely with local high schools on developing programs for currently enrolled high school students.
• Develop, promote and assist in maintaining articulations with local high schools.
• Assist with the development of program brochures or fliers.
• Ensure that all students submit records required by clinical affiliates.
• Recruit, hire, orient, evaluate, support, oversee, and coordinate staffing of adjunct instructors.
• Communicate program policies and procedures to all adjunct instructors.
• Plan and schedule all classes related to the program.
• Investigate and select appropriate textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Review course content submissions and submit requests to the state.
• Develop new program job descriptions (in conjunction with H.R.), and ensure program job descriptions are up-to-date and communicated to instructors.
• Complete class evaluations, making a minimum of one on-site classroom visit for each class.
• Ensure that current contracts are on file with all clinical facilities prior to course delivery.
• Ensure compliance of affiliation agreements with all clinical facilities in regards to having all required paperwork completed by each student prior to their clinical rotation (background checks, vaccination status, scheduling, etc.)
• Complete and review background checks on all students.  Address any background check that does not meet KDADS clinical regulations.
• Monitor program instructors and student performance and provide constructive feedback or change processes to better the education and training experience.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor and facilitate classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences that are sensitive to; accepted learning theories, contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the course, and maintain mutual respect between students, instructional personnel and healthcare facilities.
• Maintain course procedures and textbooks, in conjunction with the state curriculum for each course taught.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of KDADS, KBOR, KSBN, Cowley College, and other regulatory agencies, by developing and maintaining up-to-date content that is ADA compliant;
  • class policies and procedures
  • curricula
  • course and program goals and objectives
  • class evaluations
  • build blackboard content/courses
• Maintain and report all statistical information and various forms required by the State Department of Education, Kansas Board of Regents, KDADS, KSBN, KBOR and other agencies.
• Coordinate all KDADS and other testing processes for student certification.
• Coordinate all interstate CNA transfers with KDADS and provide testing.
• Coordinate all BLS card issuing for CNA students and maintain compliance of all nursing instructors with AHA guidelines.
• Complete all needed reports and requests, including; course requests, student evaluations, instructor evaluations, surveys, and administrative forms.
• Provide annual budget recommendations, manage responsibilities within budgetary constraints and maintain financial records.
• Submit payment to for all purchases, KDADS, Kryterion, etc. to maintain program and the student certifying process.
• Evaluate equipment and supply needs for classes and assist in maintaining up-to-date and accurate inventory of all equipment, supplies and chemicals.
• Maintain skills lab and classroom scheduling, usage, and appearance.
• Maintain professional relationships and communications with instructors, College staff, clinical training sites, community facilities, and others in the healthcare community.
• Attend monthly department meetings, College faculty meetings, in-service College meetings.
• Participate in the quarterly KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing Advisory Group Meetings in Topeka.
• Continue professional growth in the healthcare field.
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organization.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures.
• Develop current and new academic programs in conjunction with the Department Chair.
• Assist the Department Chair by performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Education Background:

• Current Kansas Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

Required Experience:

• At least two years as a healthcare provider.
• Leadership/supervision experience.
• One year experience in a long-term care setting is required.

Supervisory Requirements: Supervise adjunct faculty members.

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