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 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

Qualifications:

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

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

The incumbent 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 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

EEO Statement:

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