Senior Coordinator - Practical Nursing

This position exists to supervise the preparation of health science students to meet the educational and clinical laboratory requirements necessary to be employed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse and/or a Certified Nursing Assistant, including passing of licensing and certification examinations as required by the state of Florida.

This position requires all aspects of planning, directing, controlling, financial management and program evaluation, as well as, management and supervision of faculty positions on an on-going basis. This position requires continual analysis, and the integration and coordination of various elements involving the highly complex and varied health care environments. Understanding of policies and organizational relationships of a variety of health care environments/facilities and school policies is necessary to prevent conflict and liability. Duties also include liaison with the Florida State Board of Nursing and other licensing/certification agencies for health, interaction with community health care facilities seeking a skilled workforce, and interaction with other educational institutions that educate health personnel. This position negotiates Clinical Affiliation Agreements with health care facilities and maintains relationships required to assure availability of clinical laboratory sites. Serves on Polk County Nursing Executive Committee and chairs Practical Nursing Advisory Committee. Actively involved in educational associations as needed to support the program. Attends community relations' events including speaking engagements to market the program. Participates in school events.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have completed an approved nursing program, earned a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or a Baccalaureate Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university as required by the Florida Board of Nursing. Six (6) years of work experience as a registered nurse is preferred. Possess a current Florida driver's license, a current license as a Registered Nurse in Florida, and have a current CPR Certification or obtain within six (6) months of employment. Leadership/management experience desired. Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Skilled in using of audio-visual equipment and medical devices. Employability as a registered nurse in an acute care or long-term care setting. Exposure to diseases and chemicals. Must have medical clearance by a physician or nurse practitioner licensed in the state of Florida as required by area health facilities. Verification of immunizations as required by health facilities due to frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.

Demonstrates nursing skills necessary for employment as a registered nurse in an acute or long-term care setting. Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and evaluate the program and to direct five (5) or more faculty and twenty-four (24) or more students. Able to recruit faculty and students to assure growth of the program. Demonstrates verbal communication skills in interpersonal contact by phone or in person. Ability to speak in public. Ability to interact with community and governmental leaders as needed to support the program. Demonstrates written communications skills including the ability to formulate business letters, policies, program/departmental manuals, curriculum plans, employee and clinical schedules. Able to prepare departmental budgets and supply requisitions. Maintains confidentiality of information. Able to multi-task and handle interruptions/distractions when dealing with multiple activities or persons, in a variety of environments. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Requires medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Exempt