What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Program Coordinator position at Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES?
As a visionary educational leader, the Practical Nursing Coordinator will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing students in our region. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the nursing program while teaching students the skills needed to succeed in a nursing program. The selected candidate will foster an environment that promotes academic excellence, student growth, and community engagement.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, collaborator, and advocate for innovation, committed to ensuring our students receive world-class opportunities to enhance student outcomes and lifelong learning.
Salary: $70,000—$80,000
12-month position
For more information, please contact: humanresources@oncboces.org
Reports to: Work-Based Learning and Adult Education Coordinator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide leadership in managing and implementing a comprehensive postsecondary adult vocational nursing program
Assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet workplace and placement expectations
Assists with budget preparation and fiscal administration, curriculum development and coordination
Handbook development and selection/coordination of program-specific external clinical facilities and instruction
Creating and maintaining class and clinical schedules
Provides classroom-based instruction and hands-on training with the demonstration of clinical skills in relation to theory, encouraging critical thinking and mentorship to students
General supervision of faculty
Secondary Skills:
Problem-solving and associated necessary creativity to resolve issues
Research, planning and analytical skills
Multitasking and organizational skills, including appropriate prioritizing
Time management skills
Communication skills, both oral and written
Office management skills, including preparing and maintaining accurate records and basic math skills
Interpersonal skills, including customer service skills
Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or groups
Knowledge of trends in the healthcare industry
Job Qualifications
Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing techniques and relation to medical-surgical practices
Active and current NYS Registered Nursing License with two (2) years of experience
Current Health Professional CPR certification
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Must be willing to enroll in a master’s program. Tuition assistance is available.
Must Obtain NYS Adult Education certification and fingerprinting clearance
Minimum of one (1) year of caring for the elderly and/or chronically ill
Required immunizations for the hospital setting
Valid Driver's License
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
