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I. TITLE: Lead Nursing Consultant for EducationSalary of $ 100,000and#8212;110,000 Please Note: This is an Austin-Based In-Office PositionII. DEFINITION: The Lead Nursing Consultant for Education performs advanced consultative and regulatory work specialized in education for the Texas Board of Nursing. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, oversees the daily operations of the Education team, contributes to strategic processes, and education initiatives; Demonstrates a strong commitment of a team approach through collaboration with the Lead Consultant for Practice for the Nursing Department and the agency; Implements orientation and mentoring for education team members; Collaborates with local, state, and national stakeholders through taskforces, committees and other assignments related to nursing education initiatives; Supervises the education consultants in their daily work of interpreting the NPA, rules, and other applicable laws to the public; Prepares reports to the Board; Supervises education consultants in program regulation; Conducts survey visits; Analyzes and evaluates program proposals; Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of rules, policies, and procedures related to nursing education; Participates in education credential reviews and collaborates with Enforcement and Legal staff to provide testimony as an expert witness related to education; Serves as a role model to the consultants for education in providing other consultation services to Texas nursing programs.III. RESPONSIBILITY TO THE AGENCY: Assists the DON with establishing a culture of teamwork, collaboration and support within the Nursing Department. Contributes to agency goals and objectives and adheres to agency ethics and personnel policies.MILITARY CROSSWALK:ARMY: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 66B, 66C, 66E, 66F, 66G, 66H, 66P, 66R, 66S, 66T, 66W, 66NNAVY: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 290XCOAST GUARD: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalentMARINE CORPS: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalentAIR FORCE: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX, 46YXSPACE FORCE: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalent
Qualifications: IV. IV. QUALIFICATIONS:a. Education and Licensure i. Minimum of a BSN from a professional nursing program approved by the State of Texas or the State from which the school was located. ii. Graduate of an accredited college or university, having earned a doctoral degree in nursing or related field. iii. Completed graduate level nursing course work in at least one of the following areas: education, curriculum, instruction, or teaching. iv. Unencumbered and current licensure as a registered nurse in Texas or eligible for RN licensure.b. Experience i. Broad experience in various @types of professional nursing positions ii. Minimum of seven (7) years teaching experience in an approved nursing education program, or a combined five (5) years of teaching and directing an approved nursing education program. iii. Basic experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting data outcomes in professional reports. iv. A record of professional publication at the state and national level preferred.c. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities i. Broad knowledge of state laws relating to the practice of professional nursing, especially the Nursing Practice Act and The Rules and Regulations Relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice. ii. Knowledge of the role and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing in the regulation of nursing. iii. Comprehensive knowledge of the nursing profession and the ability to interpret the role of nursing in society effectively. iv. Knowledge of different @types of nursing education programs, various accrediting bodies, and professional nursing standards. v. Broad knowledge of current trends and issues affecting heath care. vi. An appreciation of the value of research in nursing and nursing education. vii. Effective communicator with an understanding of team dynamics and supervising a team. viii. Articulate speaker; excellent written and verbal communication and delivery skills. ix. Ability to adapt adult learner taxonomy level of presentation to the target audience. x. Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish work efficiently. xi. Strong experience with technology including computer hardware and software. xii. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with minimal direction. xiii. Able to utilize and accurately vet available varied resources to gain knowledge of regulations to accurately direct stakeholders to resources applicable to practice questions. xiv. Ability to write professional reports suitable for public distribution. xv. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure including communications infrastructure and cybersecurity infrastructure.d. Professional Attributes Required i. Recognized as possessing the personal and professional integrity that is necessary to maintain the respect of state officials, professional colleagues, and the general public. ii. Recognized as possessing the ethical standards required of state employees. iii. Recognized as able to use sound judgment, consider issues with objectivity, apply standards for decision-making with consistency, and as being honest. iv. Recognized as able to use appropriate grooming, manner, and conduct as adjuncts to effective communication with others. v. Recognized as displaying accountability for own professional actions and development with the potential to develop a deep sense of responsibility for the professional aspects of state board work.V. FUNCTIONSa. Leads, supervises, and mentors education consultants in daily operations of the education team to achieve performance outcomes as part of the nursing department and agency: i. Provides structured orientation and ongoing support for new education consultants or direct reports. ii. Mentors education consultants in regulatory management and processes of nursing education programs. iii. Role models collaboration with agency staff, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies in processes related to education and agency mission. iv. Conducts performance evaluations of education team members. v. Leads and contributes to successful achievement of education performance outcomes as aligned with agency mission.b. Manages regulatory and statutory processes of nursing education programs, including: i. Oversees new program proposal process and facilitates new program proposal reviews within the education team. ii. Facilitates reviews and approvals for out-of-state nursing program requests for clinical rotations. iii. Conducts routine approval and focused survey visits of existing and proposed vocational and professional nursing education programs and clinical affiliates, to examine compliance with rules and regulations for approval. Prepare written reports regarding survey visits regarding approval status for the Boardand#8217;s consideration. iv. Manages review process and mentors education consultants for creation of regulatory program reports, review of curriculum materials including proposals for curriculum changes and new program development, and other educational information for approvals or providing recommendations to the Board. v. Communicates and consults with program directors, school faculty, and students, to facilitate quality program development, to verify program compliance with rules and regulations, and to inform appropriate school officials of the boardand#8217;s decisions regarding
