Nursing Assistant Program Director

Position

Do you have a passion for nursing education and a commitment to fostering inclusivity and access? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as the Nursing Assistant Program Director. The Certified Nursing Assistant Program Director,is part-time (15-20hours per week), exempt from representation and reports directly to the Dean of Nursing. The Nursing Assistant Program Director will provide oversite according to the curriculum designed to assist students to build knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the licensing exam for Washington State NA-C. The Program Director must possess the ability to work with students from different socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.The pay range for this exempt position is $36.00/hourly.The priority consideration date will be 4/30/2024 but will remain open until filled.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.

As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

• Provides leadership when working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for diverse student populations, especially historically marginalized and underserved groups.

• Support the College's mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens.

• Works directly with the Nursing Assistant in the development of new courses, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; reviews and updates course outlines and textbooks; assists with curriculum updates; analyzes CNA program effectiveness emphasizing a culture of continuous improvement.

• Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful Nursing Assistant program; integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality.

• Participates in NA course scheduling, department, division, and college meetings; maintains records in compliance with Washington State Board of Nursing regulations and statutes governing Nursing Assistant education; serves on college committees as assigned.

• Maintains proper Washington State certifications necessary for teaching Nursing Assistant courses.

• Responsible for managing and ensuring that all student requirements for clinical are up to date (background check, vaccinations, TB, CPR, proof of personal insurance)

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Dean of Nursing.

• Hires, trains, and monitors instructors and student workers.

• Interviews, trains, and monitors part-time Nursing Assistant instructors.

• Assists students in registering for the Washington State NA-C licensing exam.

• Maintains approval status for in-state testing facility.

• Participates in Community outreach for Nursing Assistant Program - including but not limited to social media, local school districts, Veterans, Work source, etc.

• Reviews and responds to former Nursing Assistant students seeking nursing program application and referrals for health care positions.

• Advises students on available health care employment and continuing nursing and health care programs.

• Facilitates open labs and mock testing.

• Attending/Communicating with DOH and the Nursing Commission on policies/requirements at the State level.

• Developing/updating campus emergency/safety plans for compliance.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate files for enrolled students.

• Assists in the development, implementation and compliance of curriculum that meets current WAC requirements.

• Assures students are not asked to, nor allowed to; perform any clinical skill with patients or clients until first demonstrating the skill satisfactorily to an instructor in a practice setting.

• Assures evaluation of knowledge and skills of students before verifying completion of course.

• Assures students receive verification of completion when all requirements of the course have been satisfactorily met.

• Assures all student clinical experiences are directly supervised.

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The program director will have a minimum of three years of experience as an RN of which at least one year will be in direct patient care. WAC 246-841A-430.

• The program director must attend an online orientation provided by the commission within 30 days of approval as program director.

• Demonstrates leadership and/or participation with institutional programs who serve persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.

• Maintains current Washington State license to practice as a registered nurse..

• Must be able to work variable hours.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

• Experience working with English language learners preferred.

• Computer-literate with competence in Microsoft Office.

• One-year experience teaching in classroom setting preferred.

• Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely carrying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles preferred.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work professionally and effectively with students, faculty, staff, colleagues and community partners.

• Demonstrates attention to detail, maintains accurate records, andmanages multiple tasks to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

• Represents the college in a positive and professional manner,

• A second language in addition to English is preferred. Languages in the RTC service area include Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Chinese.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work performed is primarily sedentary in nature (computer workstation,) in an office environment which is adequately heated and ventilated. Meetings in locations held on and off campus.

Terms of Employment

In the interest ofprovidinga healthy,safeand secure educational and work environment, andin order tomeet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College tomaintainan alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

The person hired isrequiredtoprovideauthorization for employment in the United States.All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment andrequireddegree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarilyprecludeemployment butwill be considered indeterminingthe applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position.Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are alsorequired.

For questions regarding this position contact

Nia Williams dwilliams@rtc.edu

EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. Please see policy athttps://rtc.edu/Equal-Opportunity. The following college official has beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingthe nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.

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