Practical Nursing Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description: Would you like the opportunity to shape the next generation of nursing professionals? Are you currently registered in the state of Louisiana? If so, Delta College of Arts & Technology Baton Rouge has the perfect opportunity for you at our Baton Rouge campus. Delta College is seeking a full-time PN Program Coordinator to join our dynamic team and lead our Practical Nursing Program. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, forward-thinking, and highly motivated. This is an administrative position.Required Education, Skills, and Experience: Must hold current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana. Minimum of four (4) years of experience in medical-surgical nursing or nursing education.At least one (1) of those four years (4) must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care (provide details on resume). Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred, but not required.Must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six (6) full-time months during the three years immediately preceding appointment to this position.Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen. All of these requirements MUST be included on resume. Responsibilities include: Oversee the development, implementation, and routine evaluation of program philosophy, objectives and curriculum. Maintain regular communication between nursing department faculty and school administration while routinely collaborating with the Campus Director to make departmental decisions. Provide coordination of LPN clinical experience and onsite training. Regularly meet with the Practical Nursing faculty to evaluate curriculum and assess adequate student program progression. Assure that the program remains in compliance with the standards of all regulatory bodies while maintaining key responsibility for reports to the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.Recruit, recommend, and orient faculty while routinely providing them with training and evaluation.Represent the Delta College Practical Nursing Program at professional meetings and public functions when appropriate.Perform other duties as assigned by college administration. Additional Information: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits that include Health, Dental, and Vision plans, paid vacation and holidays, and more!