Nursing Aide Program Coordinator

Company: Northeastern Junior College
Location: Sterling
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Position Announcement: Nurse Aide Coordinator

Position Description: The Nurse Aide Coordinator determines the needs of the program and the nurse aide curriculum. The coordinator facilitates all activities required of the nurse aide program and establishes clinical learning sites. In addition, this position is responsible for working with local school districts and the concurrent enrollment director to coordinate class offering for local school districts. This position will also work closely with the director of adult and community education to offer the nurse aide program to adults focusing on recruiting bilingual people to health care professions.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Julie Brower, Director of Nursing programs at 970-521-6707 or email Julie.brower@njc.edu. Apply online at https://njc.applicantpro.com/jobs/ See Application section below; be sure to include all required application materials. Question about applying should be directed to the Northeastern Human Resource office at 970-521-6661 or e-mail to: HumanResources@njc.edu. For more information about Northeastern, see the college web site at: http://www.njc.edu

Expectations:

• Facilitation of a learning-centered classroom and out-of-classroom activities; real-life applications of learning and mentoring of students.
• Service to students through student activities sponsorship and teamwork with peers in college activities, planning and committee responsibilities.
• Positive attitude through dedication to NJC mission and values; willingness to accept and promote change; open-minded fairness and consideration of multiple perspectives; willingness to take risks, work hard, accept responsibility for personal/professional growth, lead and follow well, accept criticism, handle conflict, and motivate others.
• Commitment to cooperation, consensus building, collaboration, effective goal-setting and evaluation.
• Participation in community organizations and activities.

Qualifications:

• Education and training as a RN with at least 2 years of nursing experience in caring for the elderly and/or chronically ill of any age of which at least one year must be in the provision of services in a long term care facility.
• Have completed a course in teaching adults or have documented experience in teaching adults or have one-year experience in managing nurse aides.
• Licensure/Certifications: Professional Nursing license in good standing, Vocational Credential

Contract Specifics: This position is evaluated annually by the Director of Nursing programs using the Admin/ProTech Performance Planning and Evaluation Form. This is a benefit eligible, part-time, professional position that will remain open until filled. It consists of a 221-day work year, .85 FTE, with a salary range of $56,000-62,000, commensurate with education and experience. Salary and work days will be prorated based on starting date. Competitive fringe benefit package available.

Application:

Priority consideration given to applications received by April 2nd, 2021. Position will remain open until filled. Complete application packet to consist of:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications and committing to expectations
• Completed Northeastern application from Applicant Pro
• College transcripts from an accredited college or university (unofficial copies acceptable during application process)
• Complete resume
• Release Authorization (for background check)

Application files not containing the above documentation will not be forwarded to the Selection Committee.

The candidate who interviews for the position will be required to prepare and deliver an actual classroom learning experience/lecture before the selection committee. The teaching experience should be 30 minutes in length. A topic will be given to candidates at the time the interviews are scheduled.

College/Community Profile:

Northeastern, one of 13 member-colleges of the Community Colleges of Colorado, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling. The community of approximately 13,000 residents enjoys easy access to Denver, the Rocky Mountains and the western-agricultural lifestyle. Northeastern enrolls approximately 900 full-time and 1,400 part-time students through a wide variety of majors in associate degree and certificate programs. As a residential campus with six residence halls accommodating 600 students, the college attracts students from throughout Colorado, many states and several foreign countries. Approximately 50 full-time and 45 part-time faculty comprise the teaching staff.

Note: It is Northeastern's procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable, driving history. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

By submitting an application for this announced position applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of the applicant's knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Northeastern; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• Northeastern is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit copera.org.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the Northeasern website at www.njc.edu/~/media/Publications/CampusSafety12pdf.ashx . A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the Student Service Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Northeastern, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Northeastern does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Jeri Estrada, Walker Hall Rm. 102,100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Northeastern prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal or state law, Board Policy 3-120 or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, C.R.S. et seq. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Jeri Estrada, Director of Human Resources at 100 College Ave., Walker Hall, Rm. 102, Sterling, CO 80751 or by phone at 970-521-6730, or e-mail jeri.estrada@njc.edu.

Northeastern Mission:

"Northeastern is committed to developing excellence in our students by instilling knowledge, advancing skills, and providing opportunities to transfer, and enter the workforce successfully."

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