PT - Temporary Licensed Practical Nursing Program Coordinator

PT - Temporary Licensed Practical Nursing Program Coordinator

Salary: $35.00

Summary of Function: TEMPORARY PART-TIME. This position supports the start-up, development, and provisional approval preparation of the Arizona Western College Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the individual supporting in this role will focus primarily on developing LPN curriculum and course materials; preparing syllabi, calendars, curriculum maps, learning outcomes, and evaluation tools; coordinating clinical site readiness and clinical placement planning; and assisting with the setup of the LPN skills lab, supplies, equipment, storage, and learning spaces. This position is intended to support the program development and implementation phase and ensure that the program aligns with Arizona Western College policies, Arizona State Board of Nursing requirements, program outcomes, practical nursing scope of practice, and student learning needs.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. Develops LPN curriculum and course implementation materials in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, nursing faculty, curriculum representatives, and appropriate college stakeholders. Assists with curriculum maps, course outlines, syllabi, course calendars, weekly content sequencing, student learning outcomes, competency alignment, evaluation methods, skills checklists, clinical evaluation tools, and documents needed for institutional and regulatory review.
• Coordinates clinical site development and clinical readiness for the LPN Program. Assists with identifying and communicating with potential clinical partners, preparing clinical objectives, planning clinical schedules, coordinating facility orientation needs, supporting affiliation/onboarding processes as assigned, and organizing clinical placement details to support safe student learning experiences.
• Coordinates LPN skills lab start-up needs, including lab space planning, supplies, equipment, task trainers, mannequins, storage, inventory lists, purchasing recommendations, setup of learning stations, lab safety procedures, and alignment of lab resources with course competencies, skills checkoffs, simulation activities, and clinical readiness expectations.
• Supports regulatory, institutional, and program approval preparation, faculty onboarding, and transition planning for full program implementation by organizing documentation; developing orientation resources for faculty, clinical instructors, lab assistants, and preceptors; preparing workflow guides and handoff materials; supporting lab and clinical operating procedures; and providing recommendations to support ongoing program operations, staffing, curriculum maintenance, lab and clinical needs, and student success after launch.
• Supports student success during the program launch phase by developing, organizing, and implementing student-facing materials, orientation resources, clinical readiness expectations, skills preparation tools, remediation processes, and communication resources.
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Current, active, and unrestricted Arizona Registered Nurse license or multistate privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
• At least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff with diverse and multicultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in nursing
• Experience coordinating or teaching in a practical nursing/licensed practical nursing
• Experience developing nursing curriculum, course calendars, skills checklists, simulation activities, clinical evaluation tools, or regulatory approval documents.
• Experience with AZBN requirements, ACEN or other nursing accreditation standards, and NCLEX-PN preparation
• Experience with lab coordination, high-fidelity simulation, virtual reality, electronic health record platforms, and competency-based skill evaluation.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Current, active, and unrestricted Arizona Driver's License or equivalent.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule: Part-time, temporary position Up to 19 hours per week, in person Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Knowledge of practical nursing education standards, Arizona State Board of Nursing requirements, curriculum development, clinical objectives, and student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of clinical site readiness, health and safety compliance, skills lab setup, simulation resources, nursing equipment, supplies, and competency-based learning activities.
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications especially those specific to the department operations
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one's own time
• Skill in developing syllabi, course calendars, curriculum maps, student-facing materials, orientation resources, checklists, procedures, evaluation tools, and approval documentation.
• Skill in organizing programs, faculty, student, clinical, lab, and compliance documentation to support provisional approval and full program implementation.
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner and prepare professional program documents, schedules, guides, and reports.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA and privacy guidelines
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to coordinate effectively with faculty, clinical instructors, lab assistants, preceptors, healthcare partners, vendors, students, and college departments
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple program start-up tasks with accuracy, attention to detail, and timely follow-through
• Ability to support student success through readiness resources, remediation planning, student communication tools, and early identification of student needs
• Ability to address clinical placement challenges, student concerns, faculty questions, and program implementation issues using sound judgment and professional problem-solving
• Ability to support clinical excellence and quality assurance by helping assess clinical learning environments, site readiness, and alignment with clinical objectives
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public.

Work Environment:

• Inside office environment with normal noise and lighting levels
• Work is performed in an open office environment with staff, students, and community contact and interruptions
• Working environment may include various locations across the service district, with varying noise levels, indoor and/or outdoor locations as needed to support program, department or institutional needs

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 10 pounds
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises

Travel:

• May be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private, commercial, or fleet transportation, and as needed to support program, department, and institutional needs

Note:

• Location: Yuma Campus
• Not benefits eligible
• Temporary position
• The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.