Position Title: Basic Nursing Assistant Training (BNAT) Summer Director
Department: Nursing Program Pilsen Campus
Reports To: Exec. Dir Academic Affairs/Spec. Asst. to CEO Pilsen
Location: On Campus (Chicago IL)
Duration: 3month contract
Position Summary:
The Basic Nursing Assistant Training (BNAT) Summer Director is responsible for developing implementing and administering the BNAT program. This role provides oversight across multiple sites and ensures full compliance with state and federal regulations. The Director supports instructors and students fosters continuous improvement and works to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the program. Additionally the Director collaborates closely with university leadership faculty and clinical partners to ensure the successful training and certification of nursing assistants.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program Administration & Compliance:
- Ensure the BNAT program meets state and federal certification and accreditation requirements.
- Maintain compliance with regulations from the State Board of Nursing Department of Public Health and accrediting bodies.
- Prepare and submit reports required for program approval and accreditation.
- Curriculum Development & Instructional Oversight:
- Develop and update the curriculum to align with state regulations and best practices.
- Ensure instructional materials policies and procedures meet highquality training standards.
- Monitor and evaluate teaching methodologies to improve student outcomes.
- Student & Faculty Support:
- Recruit hire train and evaluate nursing instructors and faculty.
- Provide mentorship and support to faculty in instructional delivery and program effectiveness.
- Assist students in academic and career development including certification exam preparation.
- Clinical Coordination & Partnerships:
- Establish and maintain clinical site partnerships for student training.
- Oversee scheduling and coordination of clinical rotations.
- Ensure students receive handson experience and meet clinical competency requirements.
- Program Evaluation & Improvement:
- Track student performance certification pass rates and job placement outcomes.
- Implement program improvements based on student and employer feedback.
- Stay informed of industry trends to enhance program effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN).
- Active RN license in the state of Illinois.
- Must meet statespecific requirements for a BNAT Program Coordinator (e.g. clinical experience instructor certification).
- Minimum of 35 years of clinical nursing experience preferably in longterm care or geriatric settings.
- At least 2 years of experience in nursing education program coordination or clinical instruction.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong leadership organizational and problemsolving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with students faculty and healthcare partners.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
- Ability to manage program budgets and maintain accreditation standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in nursing.
- Experience in curriculum development accreditation or state regulatory compliance.
- Experience with simulationbased training and clinical education.
- Familiarity with state CNA certification exam requirements.
- Knowledge of workforce development initiatives and funding sources for healthcare education.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Note: accommodation will be made for applicants who cannot meet these physical demands
Salary and FLSA Status
- Salary: $5417 $6500 per month over a 3month period
- FLSA Status: Exempt Fulltime 37.5 hours
Benefits
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest a suburb of Chicago with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission Dominican University offers associate baccalaureate masters and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor thoughtful accompaniment of students intentional affordability and valuesbased relationshipcentered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3800 students including 2690 undergraduates and 1114 graduate students. Sixtyeight percent 68 of undergraduate students identify as Latinx 5 as Black or African American and 3 as Asian. Underrepresented minority students comprise 77 of the undergraduate enrollment and 38 of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are firstgeneration college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients illustrating their families level of income; and 58 are eligible for lowincome MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a HispanicServing Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information visit www.dom.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees
To support the Universitys mission of preparing students to pursue truth give compassionate service and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives supporting campus events contributing to community outreach and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staffdriven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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