Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator/Instructor at Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, Washington

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator/Instructor



Walla Walla Community College






Salary: $93,621.00 - $99,371.00 Annually



Job Type: Full Time



Job Number: 2024-001022



Location: Walla Walla, WA



Department: ALLIED HEALTH



Closing: Continuous



Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.




Description


Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator/Instructor at the Walla Walla campus. The start date is at the beginning of the Fall quarter in September 2024.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. We have identified three core themes that describe the fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.




General Description:

The Nursing Assistant (NA) Program Coordinator is a Faculty position with 55% teaching duties and 45% administrative duties. This position serves as the Program Director for the NA program that is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) for both the Walla Walla and Clarkston campuses. Instructional responsibilities may vary from quarter to quarter for the NA Program. If limited enrollment in the NA program, the NA Program Coordinator may be asked to assist in the Nursing Education program.

Per WAC 246-841A-440, the NA Program Coordinator must implement a new “Common Curriculum” (first nine units must be implemented by September 1, 2024; the remaining three units implemented by September 1, 2025).


Essential Functions:


Student Outreach and Recruitment:

Participate in student recruitment activities to attract a diverse population of applicants to the NA profession.

Serve as an advisor for students who are applying to the NA program.

Student Support:

Collaborate with the Center for Integrated Learning division and other NA faculty in the planning, development, and implementation of support strategies for students with barriers to learning.

Implement required disability accommodations for students as directed by Disability Support Services.

Faculty Support:

Conduct quarterly meetings for NA faculty for updates.

Identify individual and group learning needs for further professional development.

Facilitate staffing schedules to determine payroll needs.

Teaching Role:

Provide classroom, lab or clinical instruction, up to 0.55 FTE, in selected NA department courses.

Provide online instruction using the Canvas online learning management system.

Collaborate with the Integrated Basic Education Skills Training (I-BEST) instructors from the Center for Integrated Learning on lesson plans and delivery.

Administrative and Supervisory Roles:

Comply with all requirements for NA program directors and instructors in approved NA training programs (WAC 246-841-470).

Coordinate the application, assessment, and enrollment processes for the NA Program.

Create or assist in the development of reports related to student outcomes (attrition and retention) or program outcomes (program completions, certification).

Conduct quarterly audits to verify completion of required student records.

Assure compliance with and assume responsibility for meeting the requirements for an approved NA Program per WAC 246-841A-390 through 246-841A-490.

Assist in the recruitment and scheduling of all other NA instructors involved in the NA course.

Plan clinical practicum and other experiential opportunities to ensure that state guidelines are met.

Assure evaluation of knowledge and skills of students before verifying completion of the course.

Communicate as needed with the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health.

The faculty at WWCC are innovative and passionate professionals focused on student success. A successful candidate will also display the following traits:

Pedagogy centered on student success.

Commitment to serve the mission of the two-year college.

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Desire to invest time and energy in professional growth and interdisciplinary pursuits.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Competencies

Implement and practice diverse teaching and learning strategies understanding that students come with different educational preparedness.

Design curriculum, assignments, and projects that align with course and college-wide learning outcomes and knowledge of standards, curriculum, and expectations in NA education.

Develop student knowledge and mastery through consistent, timely formative and summative assessment.

Design learning opportunities that recognize student diversity as well as foster a learning environment of inclusion and understanding.

Ensure students have technological and digital literacy skills needed for success at university level academic institutions or professional-technical work occupations.

Engage in continuous professional growth as well as participate in activities that promote the Walla Walla Community College's community and mission.

Build constructive working relationships within the campus community and with public stakeholders by treating others with a high level of acceptance, cooperation, dignity, and mutual respect.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Ensure adequate NA adjunct staffing each quarter.

Orient new NA adjunct instructors to their role.

Recommends professional development activities as appropriate

Participate in the regular evaluation of adjunct NA instructors per AHE Faculty Contract

Budget Authority:

Perform quarterly inventory and purchase of supplies and equipment.

Maintain program inventory and request needed supplies through the College's purchase requisition protocol.

Provide input to the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health on equipment purchases needed for the annual budget.

Qualifications:


Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.




Required Qualifications (WAC 246-841A-430):

Current RN license in the state of Washington

Evidence of completion of a training course or other education on adult instruction or one year's worth of experience teaching adults

A minimum of three years of experience as an RN, of which at least one year will be in direct patient care.

Desirable Qualifications:

Education, work and/or current teaching experience that enables the applicant to provide a variety of evidence-based student support strategies.

Curriculum development experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway!
Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.





Conditions/Terms of Employment


WWCC is no longer required to collect COVID -19 vaccine information, however, some hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare institutions where WWCC Nursing faculty may conduct business in, may require the COVID-19 and other vaccinations.



This is a full-time faculty/ administration position exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Faculty terms and conditions of employment are negotiated with their exclusive bargaining representative, the Association for Higher Education. A complete copy of the agreement can be found on the WWCC Human Resources Page.

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and official college transcripts. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition for consideration of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. The College is a tobacco-free campus.


Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Required:

The work setting is indoors with standard office equipment with minimal potential exposure to hazards. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens during lab and practicum.

Repetitive typing on a personal computer can be expected

Hazards associated with providing direct nursing care to elderly patients including possible back injury and exposure to potential disease-causing pathogens

The clinical setting requires standing or walking for long periods at a time

Compensation:

The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule. Employee placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Salary is dependent on the number of days of the contract and the candidate's placement on the negotiated faculty salary schedule. Initial placement is generally $93,621 - $99,371 for a standard 212-day contract, dependent on qualifications (additional compensation for doctorate degree). The College has a comprehensive faculty benefit program including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; and retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). The college also supports faculty professional development. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.




Required Application Materials



Required Application Materials

This position will remain open until filled.
To be included in the initial screening, applications should be received by July 14, 2024.To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

Online NEOGOV application.

Cover letter

• In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in serving as the Nursing Assisting Program Coordinator/Instructor with Walla Walla Community College. Please include education, professional teaching experience, and program management experience you possess and why you are an outstanding fit for the WWCC Nursing and Allied Health Program.

Curriculum vitae or comprehensive resume

Names and contact information for three professional references

Answers to three (3) supplemental questions

Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.

Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application.
If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at
support@governmentjobs.com.



WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.


Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact Brooke Marshall, JD/Vice President of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Compliance (509) 527-4300 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email
brooke.marshall@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.






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