Practical Nursing Program Coordinator
About The Position
Penn State Lehigh Valley is currently seeking candidates for a full-time Practical Nursing Program Coordinator. The position will report to the Penn State Lehigh Valley Director of Continuing Education and the statewide PN program Director. The Practical Nursing Program Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of the evening and weekend Practical Nursing Program for Penn State Lehigh Valley. The coordinator develops instructional materials and directs educational planning activities. Other responsibilities include part-time instruction per module, development and coordination of the instructional plan schedule including clinical experiences. Assists in recruiting and retaining students, preparing and monitoring program budget, maintaining student records, and contributing to curriculum development. Provides or directs student counseling and support services as needed. The coordinator holds responsibility for conducting program, student, faculty, and staff evaluations. Assists in providing supervision and serving as a resource for PN instructors. Serves as liaison with clinical sites and the community.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse License in PA.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Educational administration experience preferred.
- Master's degree or evidence of completing work toward a master's degree.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of the evening and weekend Practical Nursing Program for Penn State Lehigh Valley.
- Developing instructional materials and directing educational planning activities.
- Part-time instruction per module.
- Development and coordination of the instructional plan schedule including clinical experiences.
- Assisting in recruiting and retaining students.
- Preparing and monitoring program budget.
- Maintaining student records.
- Contributing to curriculum development.
- Providing or directing student counseling and support services as needed.
- Conducting program, student, faculty, and staff evaluations.
- Assisting in providing supervision and serving as a resource for PN instructors.
- Serving as liaison with clinical sites and the community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
