NURSING PROGRAM CONSULTANT/ADMINISTRATOR II

About the position

The main purpose of this position is to assist with data analysis, evaluate and monitor RN and LPN nursing education programs to assure that the programs meet the standards and regulations of the Board of Nursing, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) of the US Department of Education, and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). School/Program adherence to standards, policies and regulations allows their graduates to sit for the national registered and practical nurse licensure examinations. This position coordinates the initial licensure process for both registered and practical nurse applicants with the exam team, communicates and researches qualitative/quantitative information about nursing education to interested parties, and collaborates with a variety of groups and individuals regarding nursing education. The primary role of this position is to advise international applicants and their school/program about meeting Maryland and Federal Government regulation standards. The Nursing Program Consultant monitors and assists with research projects or special projects as required. This position uses information provided by school/program annual reports, transcript evaluations and licensure pass rates to assist with reports and make recommendations to the Board. Other duties as assigned are as followed: Licensure of registered nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) by Examination, Approval of RN & LPN Education Programs-including site visits, Commission on Graduates from Foreign Nursing Schools- CGFNS, Alternate Liaison to Deans & Directors of RN/LPN Education Programs, Practice and Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data analysis and evaluation of RN and LPN nursing education programs.
• Monitor compliance with standards and regulations set by the Board of Nursing, NACIQI, and MHEC.
• Coordinate the initial licensure process for registered and practical nurse applicants.
• Communicate and research information about nursing education.
• Advise international applicants on meeting Maryland and Federal Government regulation standards.
• Monitor and assist with research projects or special projects as required.
• Use information from annual reports, transcript evaluations, and licensure pass rates to assist with reports and recommendations.
• Conduct site visits for RN & LPN Education Programs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including two years in an administrative, supervisory, consultative, or teaching capacity.
• Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing or a current multi-state license.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the role of nursing education program accreditation bodies such as CCNE, ACEN, and NLN CNEA.
• Understanding of how nursing accreditation differs from nursing education program Code of Maryland Regulations.

Benefits

• State of Maryland benefits