Nurse Education Consultant

Nurse Education Consultant

The position is assigned responsibilities under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Director which involves activities related to the regulation of prelicensure nursing education. This includes responsibility for interacting with other city, state and federal agencies, and other entities, and providing education related to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act and other state and federal laws concerning nursing education.

Typical functions include:

• Providing written and verbal information and education on the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act (ONPA) and its Rules to: prelicensure nursing education programs; nursing education deans, directors, chairs, coordinators and staff; applicants; licensees; employers; students; and the public as it relates to prelicensure nursing education program requirements.
• Evaluating and consulting with prelicensure nursing education programs (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse, and Licensed Practical Nurse) and Advanced Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training programs to ensure compliance with the statutes and rules relating to nursing education and Advanced Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training in the State of Oklahoma.
• Conducting surveys and reviews national nursing accreditation reports of nursing education programs in accordance with the Rules, Board policies, or specific requests of the Board and prepares reports to the Board based on findings. Coordinating with nursing education programs follow-up and interim reports as defined in law or requested by the Board.
• Collecting and analyzing data related to nursing education issues to identify trends and future needs. Providing reports to the Deputy Executive Director as scheduled. Responding to surveys related to prelicensure nursing education.
• Participating in the strategic planning process and annual evaluation of the division as requested by the Deputy Executive Director.
• Studying proposed state legislation and rules pertaining to nursing education as requested and providing reports to the Deputy Executive Director regarding possible effects on nursing regulation.
• Reviewing and proposing changes to Board policies and guidelines annually as requested by the Deputy Executive Director.
• Participating in relevant Board advisory committee meetings as requested by the Deputy Executive Director.
• Acting as a liaison with other state agencies and other entities as appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with other professional staff members to coordinate and perform regulatory functions of the agency.
• Participating in and preparing reports relating to workshops, conferences, and other meetings attended as delegated by the Deputy Executive Director.
• Interfaces with stakeholders through participation in local, state, regional and national meetings related to nursing education and the regulation of nursing practice.
• Conveying a positive and professional image for the Agency in interaction with applicants, licensees, other state agencies and co-workers.
• Managing a safety education program within the agency.
• Representing the Oklahoma Board of Nursing as directed.
• Performing other activities delegated by the Deputy Executive Director.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required includes knowledge of state and federal laws and rules pertaining to education and nursing education; knowledge of the theoretical concepts of nursing curriculum development and evaluation, and of national accreditation standards; and of computers, use of email and Internet, and computer software document-processing programs. Ability is required to perform the typical functions of this position with minimal supervision; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the public, nursing education administrators and faculty, licensees and other agencies and entities (including making presentations to large groups) about nursing education and regulation issues; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skill is required to handle multiple assignments at the same time, including a large volume of telephone calls, emails, and letters from stakeholders, often with interruptions and under strict deadlines.

Education and experience requirements consist of a/an: unencumbered, current Oklahoma RN license; master's degree in nursing, ten years of experience as a registered nurse with four years in an administrative leadership position in a nursing education program (baccalaureate-level or higher preferred); current Oklahoma driver's license.

Individual must possess the ability and willingness to perform job-related travel, including overnight stays and travel by car or air.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.