ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF NURSING

The mission of the Arizona State Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of the public by ensuring that each person holding a nursing license or certificate is competent to practice safely. The Board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the approval of nursing education programs. The mission derived from the Nursing Practice Act supersedes the interest of any individual the nursing profession or any special interest group.

1740 West Adams

Phoenix Arizona 85007

Hourly Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00

Grade: 25

This position will remain open until business needs are met

Under minimal supervision the Education Program Administrator performs consultative and administrative work for the Board of Nursing and reports directly to the Associate Director for Education and Evidence Based Regulation.

In this position the EPA is expected to exhibit excellent customer service and teamwork skills and communicate verbally and in writing at a high level.

The ability to manage a challenging workload is critical to accomplishing the work to be done.

Conduct approval and pre-approval survey visits of existing and proposed nursing education programs; gather evidence of compliance with rules for approval

Communicate and consult with administrative officers school faculty and students to: facilitate quality program development and verify program compliance with rules and statute

Assist with organizing and providing oversight for the Education Advisory Committee setting agendas and meeting schedules and preparing reports to the Committee and Board as requested; keep Board informed of current climate surrounding nursing education and related issues

Assist in the development and implementation of Board policies and procedures objectives strategic plan particularly as they apply to any current and future models of nursing education

Attend State and National conferences/meetings as appropriate to maintain awareness of current national and global issues affecting the practice and education of nurses

Maintain liaison with National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX functions; maintain and distribute current reports regarding NCLEX and nursing education programs

Assist in analyzing proposed bills introduced in to the state legislature as requested in order to determine potential impact on regulation of nursing education and/or practice

Provides public presentations to students nurse constituents healthcare providers and general public for increased awareness and knowledge regarding the Nurse Practice Act Rules and Board activities

Review and assist in drafting proposed changes to the Nurse Practice Act and/or Rules regarding education licensure or practice for Boards consideration

Confer and correspond with individuals and groups regarding the accurate interpretation of the Nurse Practice Act and Rules as they apply to education

Participate with inter/intra agency and extended committees or task force; provide consultation and prepare reports as necessary

Serve as a consultant to employers the public licensees and nursing programs regarding current practices in nursing education

Review and analyze data including school annual reports and results of surveys and prepare reports that inform regulation

Prepare written reports with suggested recommendations regarding approval status for the Boards consideration

Confer and collaborate with the Executive Director the other Associate Directors or the Board

Assist in the evaluation of credentials of internationally educated applicants

Review program curriculum materials as requested or as part of a site visit

Contributes to every issue of the AZBN regulatory journal

Knowledge:

Must possess knowledge of: curriculum development teaching methods educational systems and design AZ Nurse Practice Act program survey techniques and methods nursing education standards nursing theory and practice

Skills:

Must have excellent skills in organization time management and oral/written communications including public speaking

Must be able to develop implement direct and evaluate complex programs

Strong skills in conducting interviews/fact finding and analysis

Must be able to make independent unbiased judgments

Must be able to speak read and write English

Communicate clearly both verbal and written

Must be able to plan and conduct meetings

Skill in evaluation of nursing programs

Ability:

Ability to utilize current computer technology; able to work competently with word programs excel and data base applications for reporting

Ability to communicate research and summarize information problem solve and negotiate

Ability to demonstrate flexibility and organize workloads to accomplish objectives

Ability to manage diverse variety of tasks priorities and human resources

Masters In Nursing degree with significant experience in nursing education. Administrative and/or teaching/faculty experience in a professional nursing program preferred. Doctorate preferred

Preferred knowledge of current trends in instructional delivery including simulation and distance education modalities

Current Arizona nursing license or multi-state compact license

Preferred certification in a specialty area

Travel within and out of State up to 25%

Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment

Ability to operate motor vehicle and be eligible for Arizona drivers license and state employees drivers training

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shannon Bitza at for assistance