What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN to BSN Program Coordinator position at sulross?
POSITION SUMMARY:The RN-to-BSN Program Coordinator is responsible for recruitment, retention and oversight of students in the RN-to-BSN Program, and ensures they are able to meet the BSN Program Learning Outcomes through multiple learning modalities, including all didactic and clinical experiences. The Faculty Coordinator for RN-to-BSN Program is required to promote the mission of Sul Ross State University Department of Nursing and participate fully in the governance of the department, including curriculum development and evaluation, and implementation of the systematic evaluation plan for the RN-to-BSN Program. This is a 12-month non-tenure track position with a 50% teaching and 50% administrative.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Represents Sul Ross State University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our services, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Sul Ross State University.2. Upholds the Sul Ross State University Mission Statement.3. Advances the mission, goals and outcomes of the Department of Nursing.4. Handles confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA regulations.5. Coordinates and teaches selected courses in the RN-to-BSN Program, including clinical supervision of RN-to-BSN students.6. Promotes a supportive, learner-centered culture among all nursing faculty and student colleagues.7. Practices reflective teaching and nursing.8. Organizes and coordinates supervision and evaluation of student clinical practice in the RN-to-BSN program.9. Mentors and advises RN-to-BSN students.10. Participates in Department of Nursing and University faculty governance.11. Employs experiential learning techniques using a variety of interactive, student-focused pedagogical approaches, including computer-based teaching applications.12. Demonstrates current practice expertise.13. Uses an organized approach to planning and coordination designed to promote achievement of the RN-to-BSN learning outcomes by students individually and in the aggregate. Uses reliable and valid methods to measure achievement of individual students and students in the aggregate.14. Contributes to nursing as a discipline and the profession at state and national levels.15. Develops and advances a program of scholarship related to overcoming health inequities in the community through culturally responsive RN-to-BSN program.16. Embraces a diverse and inclusive learning ethos, where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, experience, talents, capabilities and ways of living are welcomed and leveraged for understanding the human response.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.2. Travel to other academic campuses and/or area hospitals may be required.
