Certification Training Program Coordinator

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to evaluate the compliance of all Certification Training programs in the state by interpretation and application of the Nurse Practice Act to determine if required teaching-learning strategies are being implemented in order to prepare students to be a successful certificate holder and meet the standards that protect the public. This position will also provide recommendations to training programs and take appropriate actions when standards are not being met. This is a major component that contributes to ensuring that graduates of certificate training programs are prepared to care for the citizens of Maryland.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experiences as a Registered Nurse.
• One year of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, or a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with understanding of the role of the nursing education program accreditation bodies: The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), The Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing (ACEN), The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education (NLN CNEA).
• Experience with understanding how nursing accreditation differs from nursing education program Code of Maryland Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the compliance of all Certification Training programs in the state.
• Interpret and apply the Nurse Practice Act to determine if required teaching-learning strategies are being implemented.
• Ensure students are prepared to be successful certificate holders and meet public protection standards.
• Provide recommendations to training programs.
• Take appropriate actions when standards are not being met.

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (contractual employees working 30+ hours/week may be eligible).
• Dental coverage (employee pays full premium).
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance (employee pays full premium).
• Life insurance (employee pays full premium).
• Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior