Practical Nursing Program Coordinator

Penn State University • DuBois, PA

7d • $51,000 - $81,500

About The Position

Penn State DuBois is currently seeking candidates for a full-time Practical Nursing Program Coordinator. The position will have dual reporting to the statewide PN Program Director and Penn State DuBois Director of Continuing Education. 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 DuBois. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of all instructional materials and directing all educational planning activities to guarantee compliance with program standards. 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. In conjunction with the Practical Nursing Program Director, the coordinator holds responsibility for conducting program, student, faculty, and staff evaluations. The coordinator also assists in providing supervision and serving as a resource for PN instructors, as well as serving as liaison with clinical sites and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field is required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania required.
• Related experience in nursing and nursing education required.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Due to State Board of Nursing requirements, preference will be given to candidates with a master's degree or who show evidence of completing work toward a master's degree.
• Educational administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of the evening and weekend Practical Nursing Program for Penn State DuBois.
• Ensuring the proper implementation of all instructional materials and directing all educational planning activities to guarantee compliance with program standards.
• 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
• Contributing to curriculum development.
• Provides or directs student counseling and support services as needed.
• Conducting program, student, faculty, and staff evaluations.
• Providing supervision and serving as a resource for PN instructors
• Serving as liaison with clinical sites and the community.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

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