Title: Nursing Education Program Inspector

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: 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

A satisfying and rewarding employment opportunity awaits you at the Virginia Department of Health Professions!

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.

The location requirement for this position is Richmond and surrounding areas.

This is a wage (hourly) position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours during the 12 month period of May 1 – April 30, with no more than an average of 29 hours per week over the 12-month period.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess 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 and experience with nurse aide and or nursing education
• 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 Richmond and surrounding areas 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.

“As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Department's Confidentiality Statement, which will be retained in your personnel file.”
“As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Agency's Code of Ethics, which will be retained in your personnel file.”
“As an employee of this agency, you are required to successfully complete computer systems security training prescribed by this agency and in accordance with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Successful completion of initial training and any subsequent updates is a condition of employment.”
This position is subject to a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

This is a wage (hourly) position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours during the 12 month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

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.