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Nursing Education Specialist

3 months ago

Chicago, United States Institute For Latino Progress Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Nursing Education Specialist - IDPL (College)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Instituto del Progreso Latino is a community organization whose mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino(a) immigrants and their families through education, training and employment that fosters participation in the changing U.S. society while preserving cultural identity and dignity. Founded in 1977 to help Latino’s learn basic skills, pass the civil service exam and obtain higher paying post office jobs, Instituto has grown to a flourishing educational center serving over 14,000 Chicago families per year.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Nursing Education Specialist will have the opportunity to enhance the quality of the nursing program and promote evidence-based practices within. Provides strategies and academic reinforcement to students throughout their academic program and as they prepare for success with the NCLEX-RN exam. Promotes a culture of lifelong learning.

The Nursing Education Specialist provides instruction, tutoring, remediation, and evaluation in didactic/intervention and clinical learning concepts, including all Skills Lab and Simulations, to a diverse student population.

The Nursing Education Specialist has the ability to cultivate a dynamic student-centered learning environment utilizing emerging, evidence-based teaching strategies and clinical practice. Support sessions may be offered during the day and evening. The Nursing Education Specialist reports to the Associate Dean of Nursing.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supports the mission of Instituto College and the nursing program while adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of the institution, program, and regulating bodies
  • Utilizes academic reinforcement and provides student success strategies when working with students individually and in small groups
  • Assesses learning styles, identifies strengths, and determines opportunities for academic development; work to develop active learning and study strategies that are appropriate for their needs and optimizes their learning
  • Utilizes effective coaching and mentoring skills to aid students in the development of critical thinking, professional development, and skill competency
  • Assists students with preparing to take the NCLEX-RN Exam
  • Utilizes a variety of supplemental instructional methods/materials and programming to assist students in mastering didactic and clinical learning concepts, as well as patient-care simulations
  • Collaborates with didactic instructors to identify at-risk students; maintains communication to ensure continuity for students related to specific course expectations and discussions during tutoring/remediation session
  • Works closely with the Associate Dean of Nursing to identify possible performance barriers, facilitate proper remediation strategies, and contribute to the nursing program’s continuous improvement overall
  • Develops, implements, and updates effective personalized supplemental learning and/or remediation plans
  • Maintains and enters attendance, assessment results, and all other related documents within the required time frame
  • Ensures students follow attendance policies, dress code, and professional standards at all times
  • Plans, prioritizes, and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines
  • Participates in curriculum development, outcomes assessment and revisions, preparation of course syllabi, textbook adoptions, selection of supplemental instructional materials (including library resources) and supplies
  • Ongoing assessment of student’s performance/progress with timely feedback
  • Collaborates with clinical education partners in instructional delivery and supervision of student learning in the clinical setting, including, but not limited to, orientation, adherence to agency policies/procedures, communication with members of the healthcare team, and student clinical evaluation
  • Plans and schedules students for structured and open lab utilization times and ensures lab schedules are communicated to students
  • Operates and maintains computerized simulation equipment
  • Coordinates and supervises students to ensure that lab experiences meet course objectives and provides individual oversight to students for practice and/or remediation of technical skills as requested by faculty and students
  • Collaborates and coordinates with department Administrative Assistant to ensure preparation of lab supplies; ensures timely inventory of all lab equipment
  • Prepares and maintains lab and simulated patient care environments with equipment, supplies, media, computers, and materials required to replicate a simulated healthcare setting.
  • Documents and communicates students’ academic progress to leadership
  • Assists with orientation and boot camps
  • Assists the Associate Dean of Nursing with collection and interpretation of data for reporting and program evaluation needs; assists with other special projects as needed
  • Participates in Advisory Committee meetings when requested by the Associate Dean of Nursing
  • Continuously engages in personal and professional development and scholarly activities
  • Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability, and work productivity standards
  • Participates in accreditation continuous readiness and planning activities
  • Completes other duties as assigned

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing
  • Current Professional Nurse (RN) licensure registered in Illinois
  • Evidence of CEU’s as required for license renewal
  • Current CPR; ACLS and/or PALS preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in an academic environment providing classroom instruction to nursing students or specialized tutoring support preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of Simulation Lab Experience utilizing current evolving that include technologies
  • Solid knowledge base of ATI, Exit Exams, NCLEX-RN test concepts, and nursing course content to successfully support the College’s educational practices, provide student academic support, as well as subject content reviews across the nursing program
  • Minimum of 2 years competent practice in pediatric direct-care clinical nursing experience with at least 2 years in medical-surgical nursing (preferred) also expertise with college-level instructional technologies.
  • Ability to create a learning environment that enhances development of cognitive and career-readiness skills
  • Excellent time management, organizational and writing skills, as well as analytical skills
  • Culturally competent with the ability to represent the organization and program with positive and professional poise
  • Ability to work independently, as well as the ability to be a positive and proactive participant within an interdisciplinary team
  • Innovative, proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills
  • Dependable and punctual, must report absences to Associate Dean of Nursing in a timely manner
  • Willingness to complete training to teach multi-option (e.g., synchronous, asynchronous) courses
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, manage conflict and challenges

The above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard technology for word processing and internet use. Requires long period of standing. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, and maintain work files.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of work performed in a classroom, lab, or healthcare facility environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.

Instituto del Progresso Latino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.