Coordinator, BSN Program

Coordinator, BSN Program Essential Job Functions

• Reviews, evaluates, and submits recommended curriculum changes to the direct report
• Prepares and submits for approval, program-related reports and agreements and maintains program-related records as assigned
• Assists program director in preparing semester course schedules, resolving student issues, implementing, and monitoring program budget
• Monitors academic standards for the program to which assigned
• Teaches program courses and conducts all duties and responsibilities pertinent to the faculty role as outlined in the SON faculty position description
• Assists in the identification, recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of full‑time and adjunct faculty in the program to which assigned
• Initiates orientation programs for new adjunct or full‑time faculty in the program to which assigned
• Coordinates the clinical and laboratory placement of students in conjunction with program directors, faculty, and other nursing program coordinators
• Build a close relationship with current clinical sites
• Identifies and secures new clinical site affiliation agreements
• Conducts clinical site visits as assigned
• Maintains at least one day of active clinical practice
• Other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

An earned doctorate in nursing or a doctorate in a related field with a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a registered nurse and recent clinical practice experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Previous teaching experience in an academic setting.

• Current Mississippi Registered Nurse license.
• Current Mississippi Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.

The incumbent is assists in providing academic leadership and supervision of the nursing program to which assigned.

• In-depth knowledge of Nursing Education
• Demonstrated integrity
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Excellent time manage and organizational skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Skilled in mentoring students
• Skilled in cross-cultural communication and multi-cultural competence
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate level
• Ability to lead, direct and advise students
• Ability to integrate academic standards, performance character and principles of ethics and integrity in all aspects of job performance