Clinical Academic Program Manager (RN Supervisor)

SCOPE OF WORK: The RN Supervisor is a position required by the NH Board of Nursing (BON) who is responsible for the oversight of the LNA training program related to confirming candidate eligibility, instructor recruitment and eligibility, clinical site evaluations and reviews, and Office of Professional Licensing and Certification (OPLC) communications. The RN Supervisor will collaborate with the Workforce Education (WE) staff to coordinate scheduling, partnership development, and curriculum adherence to NH BON regulations. This position will report to the Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at NHTI – Concord’s Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supervise and evaluate all department faculty and staff including assigning instructional assignments.
• Recruits, interviews, and recommends candidates for BON instructor appointments to the Director of Workforce Development,
• Hires, trains, and mentors instructors including the setting up of a review schedule for each instructor as required by the Board of Nursing,
• Reviews applications and meets with applicants to determine and confirm eligibility,
• Communicates with instructors and healthcare clinical partners regarding student issues and works with students to resolve those issues,
• Maintains availability to students for questions and concerns throughout their entire experience,
• Attends classes as necessary to assist instructors with online, laboratory, and clinical assessments,
• Oversees department curriculum and program development; reviews and coordinates textbook selection,
• Manages and participates in student academic advising, including the review of student academic progress and registration,
• Conducts clinical site assessment visits, reviews sites for compliance, completes clinical affiliation agreements, and maintains communication with clinical supervisors,
• Reviews LNA curriculum, implements required updates, and revises Canvas and the syllabi with those changes,
• Manages Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) communications and paperwork,
• Sends certificates of completion and contact information of students successfully completing courses to OPLC.
• Informs OPLC of qualified instructors that have been hired,
• Files paperwork on clinical site reviews and files feedback from the BON,
• Tracks clinical sites and conducts annual site reviews,
• Manages the LNA program audits conducted by BON,
• Stays abreast of and implements curriculum changes,
• Maintains open and ongoing communication at least weekly with WE program coordinator with defined methods and times for discussion.
• Complies with College, System, State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing

Experience: Five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital or long-term care facility.

License/Certification: Current RN license and good standing with the NH BON. Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

Recommended Work Traits: Understanding of LNA roles and responsibilities. Knowledge of clinical protocols and requirements for LNAs in hospital and long-term care settings. Familiarity with the NH Board of Nursing requirements. Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas). Experience teaching adults, educational experience, or a Train the Trainer course. Experience with curriculum development, program management, and continuous improvement. Experience with community outreach to professional organizations and knowledge of healthcare workforce needs in New Hampshire. Current knowledge of nursing and LNA practices, procedures, and state regulations. Ability to define and assess problem areas and to develop effective solutions. Ability to exercise sound judgment in the performance of job duties. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by college management.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Community College System of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer. The Community College System of NH does not discriminate on the basis on race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, or military, veteran, or marital status.