Title: Education Program Inspector- Tidewater
State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II
Hiring Range: Hourly rate commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Health Professions
Location: Dept of Health Professions
Agency Website: www.dhp.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Health Profession's (DHP) mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public.
The Education Program Inspector duties include but are not limited to reviewing and processing applications to establish nurse aide education programs in the Commonwealth and conducting visits regarding approved nurse aide education programs as directed by the Board and in accordance with requirements established in Board of Nursing Regulation by contacting the education programs to arrange for a mutually agreed upon time for the visit.
Survey visits will include: visiting education program facilities; reviewing curriculum content, resource materials, program records and students records; interviewing faculty, administration, students and clinical agency representatives; and assessing program facilities.
The Education Program Inspector also prepares written reports of visits and submits them to the Nurse Aide Education Program Manager or the Deputy Executive Director within three weeks of the visit.
The Education Program Inspector will also be responsible for appearing at the Education Informal Conferences or Formal hearings, as required and keeping the Nurse Aide Education Program Manager and Deputy Executive Director aware of trends and issues related to nursing education that may impact policy making and have the potential to impact DHP.
Minimum Qualifications
• Possess knowledge of and experience in nurse aid/or nursing education program development, teaching and evaluation methods.
• Considerable knowledge of and experience with the principles of education with emphasis on teaching adults.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing nurse aide and nursing education programs.
• Effective public contact and organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and word processing skills in a Windows environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues and make valid recommendations, to work independently and set priorities, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to prepare detailed reports.
• Live and be willing to travel around Tidewater area, including travel to the Eastern Shore for nurse aide education program visits.
Additional Considerations
None.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
DHP accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history and duties/responsibilities which indicates your qualifications for this position. Please be as detailed as possible in your application. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
*As an employee of this agency you are required to review, sign, and comply with the Department's Confidentiality Statement and the Department's Code of Ethics.
*Successful completion of all computer systems security training required by this agency and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is a condition of employment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 000-000-0000
Email: recruitment@dhp.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.