Nursing Content Specialist

Job Title

The position is responsible for providing instructional support, coaching, referrals for other college resources, evaluating student progress and preparing written evaluations. Other duties include attending school and department meetings, maintain tutoring center hours, performing other tasks assigned by the program director.This is a full-time, 10 month position.

Major Duties

• Develops and implements individualized tutoring plans for students.
• Collaborates with faculty on course content, assessment tools, delivery methodology, learning management systems, and other learning software.
• Coordinates with student services to provide resources that are non-academic in nature.
• Documents and tracks tutoring sessions, determine if interventions were successful, and reports back to faculty.
• Researches, gathers data and prepares reports regarding student retention, interventions, and success rates.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Knowledge consistent with an experienced Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of nursing program requirements and policies.
• Knowledge of psychomotor skills associated with nursing.
• Understanding of basic teaching and learning methodology.
• Knowledge of the learning management system and other technology required.
• Understanding of nursing curriculum and assessment.
• Knowledge of student support services available at SJC.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Supervisory Controls

The Nursing Department Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for the nature and propriety of the final results. Guidelines include college, program and accreditation policies and procedures. These guidelines are clear and specific.

Complexity / Scope Of Work

• The work consists of multiple variables in regards to student learning, barriers, content, and skills. The variety of student needs and high level of collaboration required contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to increase retention and completion of nursing students through the nursing program. Success in this position results in providing a positive student experience for the nursing program and college.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and at times uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an RN required.
• Must hold current RN license issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing, or in a compact state, or be eligible for licensure in the State of New Mexico by endorsement.

Required Documents

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

EEO Statement

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.