What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator position at University of the District of Columbia?
Number of Vacancies : 1
Area of Consideration : Open To The Public
Employment Status : Part-Time, Temporary (less than 30 hours)
Pay Plan, Series & Grade : DS0058 / 7
Salary Range : $32,924
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Location : 3100 Martin Luther King Jr SE Washington, DC 20032
Brief Description of Duties
The Nurse Educator provides educational instruction, evaluation, and leadership to students enrolled in nursing programs at The University of the District of Columbia's Workforce Development and Lifelong learning Division (UDCWDLL). The position assists in the development of curriculum on lifecycle patient care, healthcare / nursing-related education plans, and evidenced-based research within the specialized area of nursing. The Nurse Educator evaluates programs for effectiveness and meets WDLL goals to optimize student experience(s) and service delivery. The incumbent is the instructor and ensures instruction aligned with national healthcare standards, DC Department of Health standards, curricula, and other state and Federal requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops instructional nursing program course(s) content designed to meet requirements and compliances of the DC Board of Nursing, national healthcare standards, foundations of High-Performing Healthcare Organization, approaches of best practices, practical strategies for improving gaps and learning needs. Instructional materials include, but not limited to, lesson plans, classroom reports, using web-based electronic health records system(s) as aids to demonstrate healthcare simulation quality to enhance students' critical thinking and learning of patient care, clinical practices, etc.
- Serves as WDLL liaison to other university nursing program leadership / staff members, the DC Board of Nursing, and other internal and external organizations, as necessary
- Instructs students, develops assessments, and evaluate score competencies of students. Provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical practicum instruction.
- Conducts "Boot Camps" as a remedial tool to strengthen the knowledge, skills, abilities, and confidence levels of students for the National Nurse Aide Assessment (NNAAP) District of Columbia licensure examination. Administer practice tests and monitor student progress. Use tools such as verbal interviews, written examinations, and performance tests.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates interdisciplinary teams and content that promote professional development
- Responsible for Onboarding / Orientation of newly hired adjunct faculty; responsible for the ongoing assessment of competency and evaluation of performance; provision of continuing nursing education.
- Conducts extensive fact-finding and development of source information and training materials.
- Participate in panel discussions, and / or participates in planning and developing or evaluating and revising curriculum for the nursing programs.
- Manages student clinical practicum rotations with partnering healthcare facilities for students and clinical faculty.
- Reviews and approve student / faculty clinical practicum requirement and additional documents for submission to approved clinical facilities and semesterly enrollment(s) (e.g., medical health clearances PPD / Chest X-ray, proof of immunizations, 7-series drug screening, national criminal background, and Healthcare Provider CPR - American Heart Association).
- Conducts conferences with individual students and refer students to counselors and other supportive services as the need arises.
- Actively participates in healthcare pathway program workshops and University staff and in-service meetings.
- Represents the division's nursing programs at monthly DC Board of Nursing meetings.
- Assists in the development of annual reports to the DC Board of Nursing.
- Prepares program activity reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
Information to Applicant
Condition of Employment : Temporary employment is may be ended at anytime with or without cause.
C ollective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union) : This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Employment Benefits : Selectee will be eligible for annual (vacation) and sick leave only on a pro-rated basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer : The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination : In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived : race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference : Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship : At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Drug-Free Workplace : Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his / her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation : Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume : Resumes received outside the area of consideration and / or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers : Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.
Contact Information : All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit : https : / / www.udc.edu / human-resources / equal-opportunity / .
Salary : $32,924
