BSN Program Coordinator/Nursing Faculty (29146)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Nursing Faculty/BSN Program Coordinator position holds 80% nursing faculty and 20% BSN program oversight responsibilities in coordination with the Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs and the Director of Nursing. The BSN Program Coordinator supports and promotes the vision, mission, and goals of Ottawa University and Ottawa University Nursing, and supports excellence in student learning and progression. Academic rank depends on credentials and experience.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing degree required; Licensed RN in Kansas, Multistate license preferred.
Knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults and teaching methodology, as well as curriculum development and evaluation.
A current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Kansas, multistate license preferred.
Two years of full-time experience in teaching nursing theory and clinical practice in a state-approved nursing education program at the baccalaureate degree level or higher.
Two years of full-time clinical experience as a practicing Registered Nurse.
Utilize excellent communication and customer service skills to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Proven ability to teach effectively in an adult classroom
Utilize flexibility, adaptability, and innovation to meet program and student needs and promote evidence-based practice.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

A doctorate in nursing from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Experience with online education preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach 8 courses per year (80% teaching load)
Provides effective coordination of BSN program operations in collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs and the Director of Nursing.
Supports regulatory program compliance and oversight of day-to-day activities of the BSN Prelicensure and RN-BSN programs
Coordination to ensure academic contract currency and notification for payment
Coordination with the RN-BSN Professor in Charge regarding student and clinical Practicum needs
Monitors BSN curriculum currency
Submission of Prelicensure clinical faculty timesheets to the Director of Nursing every 2 weeks.
Coordinates with the Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs regarding guidance of nursing students and/or potential nursing students.
Ensures quality and integrity of the academic program, curriculum, services, and operations.
Effectively manages relationships with stakeholders, internal and external to OU, in performance of role.
Other duties as assigned.
Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly.
Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Diversity Statement.