Under minimal supervision the Education Program Administrator performs consultative and administrative work for the Board of Nursing and reports directly to the Associate Director for Education and Evidence Based Regulation.
In this position, the EPA is expected to exhibit excellent customer service and teamwork skills and communicate verbally and in writing at a high level.
The ability to manage a challenging workload is critical to accomplishing the work to be done.
• Reviews Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Program applications for both in and out of state programs. Prepares report for the Education Committee. Review and analyze data including school annual reports and results of surveys and prepare reports that inform regulation. Review program curriculum materials as requested or as part of a site visit. Review and assist in drafting proposed changes to the Nurse Practice Act and/or Rules regarding education, licensure, or practice for Board’s consideration
• Assists the Associate Director of Education with ongoing monitoring of programs under consent agreements. Assists in the analysis of monthly/quarterly reports to ensure program compliance with consent agreements. Assist with organizing and providing oversight for the Education Advisory Committee, setting agendas and meeting schedules and preparing reports to the Committee and Board as requested; keep Board informed of current climate surrounding nursing education and related issues. Assist in the development and implementation of Board policies and procedures, objectives, strategic plan, particularly as they apply to any current and future models of nursing education. Assist in the evaluation of credentials of internationally educated applicants. Assist in analyzing proposed bills introduced in to the state legislature, as requested, in order to determine potential impact on regulation of nursing education and/or practice
• Provides extensive review of provisional approval applications for in state pre-licensure programs to ensure that the evidence provided by the program meets rule requirements. Provides frequent communication with the dean/program administrator throughout the application process. Prepares report for the Education Committee. Provides public presentations to students, nurse constituents, healthcare providers and general public for increased awareness and knowledge regarding the Nurse Practice Act, Rules and Board activities
• Conducts investigations against programs and licenses or certificate holders who work in an educational institution. Prepares an objective and detailed investigative report. Conduct approval and pre-approval survey visits of existing and proposed nursing education programs; gather evidence of compliance with rules for approval. Prepare written reports with suggested recommendations regarding approval status for the Board’s consideration. Contributes to every issue of the AZBN regulatory journal
• Collaborates with National Council of State Boards of Nursing to create the Annual Nursing Survey. Communicate and consult with administrative officers, school faculty and students to: facilitate quality program development and verify program compliance with rules and statute. Confer and collaborate with the Executive Director, the other Associate Directors or the Board. Confer and correspond with individuals and groups regarding the accurate interpretation of the Nurse Practice Act and Rules as they apply to education. Participate with inter/intra agency and extended committees or task force; provide consultation and prepare reports as necessary. Maintain liaison with National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX®
functions; maintain and distribute current reports regarding NCLEX ® and nursing education programs. Attend State and national conferences/meetings, as appropriate, to maintain awareness of current national and global issues affecting the practice and education of nurses. Serve as a consultant to employers, the public, licensees and nursing programs regarding current practices in nursing education
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Knowledge:
• Must possess knowledge of: curriculum development, teaching methods, educational systems and design, AZ Nurse Practice Act, program survey techniques and methods, nursing education standards, nursing theory and practice
Skills:
• Must have excellent skills in organization, time management and oral/written communications, including public speaking
• Must be able to develop, implement, direct and evaluate complex programs
• Strong skills in conducting interviews/fact finding and analysis
• Must be able to make independent unbiased judgments
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Communicate clearly, both verbal and written
• Must be able to plan and conduct meetings
• Skill in evaluation of nursing programs
Ability:
• Ability to utilize current computer technology; able to work competently with word programs, excel and data base applications for reporting
• Ability to operate motor vehicle and be eligible for Arizona driver’s license and state employees’ drivers’ training
• Ability to communicate, research and summarize information, problem solve and negotiate
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and organize workloads to accomplish objectives
• Manage diverse variety of tasks, priorities and human resources
• Travel, both in-state and out-of-state up to 25%
• Preferred knowledge of current trends in instructional delivery, including simulation and distance education modalities
• Master’s In Nursing degree with significant experience in nursing education. Administrative and/or teaching/faculty experience in a professional nursing program preferred. Doctorate preferred
• Current Arizona nursing license or multi-state compact license. Preferred certification in a specialty area
Driving Requirements:
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shawn McConnell at staffing@azdoa.gov for assistance