The Paramedic/LPN to RN Pathway Coordinator collaborates with the Nursing program director and Dean for Health Sciences to develop, implement, and oversee the innovative pathway program which allows paramedics and LPNs to pursue the AAS Nursing degree and become eligible for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. The position combines recruitment, instruction, planning, academic advisement, strategic scheduling, and program coordination responsibilities.
Essential Functions
• Recruit qualified paramedics and LPNs for pathway participation.
• Work with content experts to develop curriculum materials and instructional resources for creating/adapting Nursing courses for accelerated summer delivery.
• Provide academic guidance and mentoring to transition pathway participants.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Clinical Coordinator to plan and evaluate clinical experiences in rural healthcare settings.
• Participate in instruction of Nursing courses based on need and academic qualifications.
• Track student outcomes including completion rates, certification exam success, and employment.
• Engage with nursing faculty to ensure seamless program integration.
• Establish/maintain relationships with EMS providers and healthcare employers.
• Develop marketing and promotional materials for the transition pathway.
• Assess and document prior learning for transition pathway applicants.
• Participate in application review and selection of transition pathway students.
• Support development, oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention and graduation growth for the service area.
• Assists with grant-related documentation, data collection, and reporting requirements.
Education, Training, and Experience
Required:
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Current unencumbered Tennessee Registered Nurse license or immediately eligible.
• Minimum three (3) years full time equivalent experience in nursing education or clinical practice.
• Experience with adult learners and non-traditional students.
• Working knowledge of EMS/paramedic scope of practice and training.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
Preferred:
• Paramedic certification or EMS background.
• Experience in rural healthcare settings.
• Prior involvement with development or curricula and/or educational materials.
• Grant program management experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and community members.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to apply strong classroom teaching skills, using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to travel to various campuses and clinical sites and locations.
Working Conditions
• A minimum workweek of 37.5 hours, which may include a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours at any of the institution’s locations.
• Normal sitting and movement in a classroom
• The ability to manipulate and move equipment from one location to another.
Hiring Salary Range: $51,520 - $61,830
This position is based at the Columbia, TN Campus.
*This position is funded through the Tennessee Higher Education Commission's (THEC) Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion (RHCPE) grant, Rural RNs Rise (R3): Growing Caregivers, which ends 7/31/2029. Funding of the position beyond the grant period is not guaranteed.
About Columbia State Community College:
As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to student success both in and out of the classroom, as well as economic and community development in our nine-county service area. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- 14 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of Human Resources
humanresources@columbiastate.edu
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2501