BON Nursing Education Specialist

Job Description

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Job ID: 31725
Agency: Department of Health - Board of Nursing
Location:Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $74,772.32 -$87,967.44 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: N3
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health, Board of Nursing. For more information on the Board of Nursing, please visit https://www.sdbon.org/ .

This position is the nursing education specialist for the South Dakota Board of Nursing. The successful candidate will advise the Board of Nursing on all issues related to the approval of nursing education programs, clinical enrichment programs, and nursing assistant training programs as set forth in SDCL 36-9, 36-9A, and ARSD 20:48 and 20:62. The successful candidate will evaluate and assist nursing education programs and training programs with meeting the standards for initial and ongoing approval in South Dakota.

Licenses and Certifications:
South Dakota Registered Nurse license or privilege to practice in the state of South Dakota.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A graduate degree in nursing and experience in the didactic and clinical instruction of pre-licensure nursing education programs. A combination of education and experience that allows for the review, analysis and evaluation of nursing education issues relevant to nursing regulation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• the licensure requirements and educational processes for RNs, LPNs and Advanced Practice Nurses in South Dakota;
• nursing education curriculum and clinical experience requirements for all levels of nursing licensure;
• current issues and trends in nursing education and practice; and, national accreditation standards for nursing education programs.

Skill to:

• analyze large volumes of medical/nursing information, basic principles and methods of research, and synthesize the information into logical responses to board members and external customers;
• understand state and federal laws and regulations related to nursing licensure, practice, education, and compliance;
• communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and as a presenter for groups on matters relating to nursing education;
• use computer program software applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• organize and complete work in an autonomous fashion knowing when to seek consultation;
• lead a nursing education program survey, present oral and written report on recommendations;
• understand nursing investigative review procedures.

Ability to:

• work in a team environment; providing leadership, direction, and guidance on nursing education;
• lead projects relating to nursing education and nursing assistant training, develop and implement new processes utilizing evidence-informed decisioning;
• represent the Board with external parties;
• prepare and present an annual statistical and narrative report of nursing education programs;
• maintain confidentiality;
• work with support staff to implement the regulations for nursing education, licensure and practice of nurses in SD.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1R1
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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