Coordinator, BSN Program

Position Overview

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

• 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 fulltime and adjunct faculty in the program to which assigned
• Initiates orientation programs for new adjunct or fulltime 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.

• Minimum Education
  :
  An earned doctorate in nursing or a doctorate in a related field with a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum Experience
  : 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.
• Licenses/Certifications
  :
  Current Mississippi Registered Nurse license;
  Current Mississippi Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License.

• In-depth knowledge of Nursing Education
• Demonstrated integrity
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Excellent time management 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