Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator - Northwest Florida State College

Job Description : The coordinator reports to the Director, Health Sciences Certificate Programs, for the training of students in the skills required to become Certified Nursing Assistants. This position works with other faculty and administrators in the planning, implementing, and updating of the program and program materials. In coordination with the Director, the Program Coordinator will develop and maintain clinical affiliation agreements, clinical site information forms, logs and records, and other documentation pertaining to the program's clinical education curriculum and activities.The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carryout its mission.

• Teach courses in the Nursing Assistant program and maintain contemporary expertise in subject matter.
• Review courses in areas of syllabi, lesson plans, and testing; implement needed improvements.
• Maintain a faculty workload per College policy.
• Serve as program liaison with the Florida Board of Nursing.
• Maintain compliance with the Florida Board of Nursing reporting requirements.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments.
• Develop and teach productive and constructive work habits, study skills, and core skills as identified by the college; and recognize the communications and human relations skills required for employment.
• Work with the Director to develop classroom and laboratory procedures, including safety, in accordance with identified local, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college grading requirements.
• Follow disciplinary procedures, as prescribed in college and program policy, and deal consistently and fairly with all students.
• Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual students.
• Participate in self-improvement activities and staff development in the assigned instructional area and technical field.
• Develop, monitor, and refine the clinical education component of the curriculum.
• Collaborate with other clinical faculty to facilitate quality learning experiences for students during clinical education.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in department committees.
• Serve on college work groups as assigned and support other college initiatives.
• Participate in commencement ceremonies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete annual mandatory compliance training.Benefits
• Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
• College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and / or dependents at employee's expense
• College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation / annual leave)
• Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic eventsRequirements :
• Associate in Science in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Clear and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
• Two years of full time or equivalent professional nursing experience.
• One year of experience in nursing home services (care of the elderly or chronically ill of any age) including supervision of Certified Nursing Assistants.
• One year of experience in teaching adults and / or completed a course in teaching adults.
• Demonstrated evidence of professional development growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.Additional Information : Classification : Professional IIGrant Funded : NLocation : Fort Walton BeachFLSA Status : ExemptApplication Deadline : Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.Application Instructions : All sections of the application must be completed.Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following :
• NWFSC Application.
• Resume.
• A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate documents to reduce file size.If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application / selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access / Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.