Practical Nursing Program Coordinator

Position Description: Would you like the opportunity to shape the next generation of nursing professionals? Are you currently registered in the state of Louisiana? If so, Delta College of Arts & Technology Baton Rouge has the perfect opportunity for you at our Baton Rouge campus.

Delta College is seeking a full-time PN Program Coordinator to join our dynamic team and lead our Practical Nursing Program. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, forward-thinking, and highly motivated. This is an administrative position.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Must hold current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in medical-surgical nursing or nursing education.
  • At least one (1) of those four years (4) must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care (provide details on resume).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred, but not required.
• Must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six (6) full-time months during the three years immediately preceding appointment to this position.
• Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen.

All of these requirements MUST be included on resume.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and routine evaluation of program philosophy, objectives and curriculum.
• Maintain regular communication between nursing department faculty and school administration while routinely collaborating with the Campus Director to make departmental decisions.
• Provide coordination of LPN clinical experience and onsite training.
• Regularly meet with the Practical Nursing faculty to evaluate curriculum and assess adequate student program progression.
• Assure that the program remains in compliance with the standards of all regulatory bodies while maintaining key responsibility for reports to the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.
• Recruit, recommend, and orient faculty while routinely providing them with training and evaluation.
• Represent the Delta College Practical Nursing Program at professional meetings and public functions when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by college administration.

Additional Information: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits that include Health, Dental, and Vision plans, paid vacation and holidays, and more!