The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's (DPH) Bureau of Health Professions Licensure is comprised of the twenty-one Boards of Registration and Certification and the Drug Control Program as well as shared service units that support these programs. The Board of Registration in Nursing for the Bureau of Health Professions Licensure is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented nurse to serve as the Nursing Education Coordinator.

The selected candidate will direct and evaluate the implementation of Board of Registration in Nursing rules and regulations for all nursing education programs leading to initial licensure as a professional or practical nurse. Additionally, they will coordinate all aspects of the initial nurse licensure by exam process and provide expert consultation and advice to the board members on all matters concerning entry-level nursing education and examination for initial licensure. Candidates should possess exceptional organizational skills, strong computer skills for data analysis, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Ensures that all Board laws, regulations, policies and recommendations regarding entry-level nursing education and initial nurse licensure by examination are accurately communicated to all appropriate parties.
• Conducts regularly scheduled surveys of all Board-approved nursing education programs according to Board regulations, policies and guidelines to evaluate the program's regulatory compliance. Conducts meetings with administration of the parent institution and the program, and nursing faculty.
• Prepares evidence-based reports with regulation-based recommendations to the Board for action related to the program's approval status.
• According to Board regulations, policies and guidelines, guides and directs the establishment of new nursing education programs leading to initial nurse licensure. Evaluates institutional applications for Board-approval to establish a nursing education program leading to initial nurse licensure.
• Evaluates proposed changes to Board-approved nursing education programs for regulatory compliance and makes regulation-based recommendations to the Board for action. Conducts meetings with program administration and nursing faculty. Prepares evidence-based reports with regulation-based recommendations to the Board for action.
• Analyzes annual reports submitted by nurse administrators of all Board-approved nursing education programs for regulatory compliance. Prepares reports with regulation-based recommendations to the Board for action regarding the program's approval status. Compiles, maintains and analyzes statewide statistics on admissions, enrollments and graduates.
• Oversees initial nurse licensure by examination application processes and functions.
• Compiles, maintains and analyzes quarterly and annual licensure examination performance by Board-approved nursing education programs. Communicates national, state and program NCLEX pass rates to Board and to each Board-approved program. Makes recommendations to Board for review of program approval based on ongoing annual NCLEX pass rate less than 80%.
• Initiates and coordinates special projects and research studies related to patient care, entry-level nursing education and NCLEX performance.
• Serves as the Board's representative to other state regulatory agencies, to the legislature and professional associations and organizations on matters related to entry-level nursing education and initial nurse licensure by examination.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop nursing program standards, laws and regulations.
• Advanced understanding of principles and practices of nursing and nursing education, including curriculum development, organization and evaluation.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare general reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking experience and expertise.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulation governing agency operation and assigned unit activities.
• Ability to gather information through observing and questioning individuals, and by examining records and documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of full-time experience as a registered nurse, of which at least five years have been in an administrative or teaching capacity in a recognized nursing education program.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and professional standards, laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze current trends and issues within the health care delivery system as these relate to nursing practice and education.
• Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Ability to establish rapport and deal tactfully with persons from varied cultural and/or economic backgrounds.

Special Requirement: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license required.

Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing .*

*Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

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