Program Specialist - Nursing

Description

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Program Specialist 2 - Nursing Administrative & Clinical Compliance Specialist. This is a dynamic position with two distinct yet related roles which support clinical compliance processes and will also serve administratively with a specialized focus related to safety and accreditation. The primary focus is the management and coordination of all aspects of clinical compliance for students and faculty within the nursing program.

The second focus of this role provides administrative support and project management for accreditation activities and requirements. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. The position is located on the Washington State University Vancouver Campus at the Clark College Building.

The work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Three days on campus, two days remote. The hybrid schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the college.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, establish, and manage procedures to orient new students regarding required clinical compliance and documentation.
• Monitor and track nursing student and faculty clinical compliance status to confirm eligibility and participation in clinical experiences.
• Identify the need for consultation with nursing department leadership.
• Prepare compliance reports and audits for review by Associate Dean of Health Sciences.
• Generate reports to determine nursing student continued compliance status from quarter to quarter and communicate with students and faculty regarding clearance to attend clinical experiences.
• Develop and maintain detailed accreditation project plans such as timelines, milestones, key deliverables, strategic communication plans, and status reports.
• Develop and maintain metrics and electronic reporting dashboards and accreditation repository.
• Provide coordination and administrative support to nursing accreditation work groups and faculty chairs of work groups.
• Work in collaboration with nursing department leadership and the nursing clinical placement manager, EHS and college Risk Manager regarding policy, risk mitigation, data, and reporting.
• Submit requisitions for new faculty drug screens and communicates results to individual faculty and supervisor.
• Manage reporting systems and clinical clearance associated with infectious disease.
• Coordinator for tracking, reporting and review of clinical incidents related to nursing students and nursing faculty to the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Manage vocational certification nursing faculty documentation of current CPR/BLS and blood borne pathogens.
• Serve as a designated emergency building coordinator and liaise with main campus EHS and WSUV to ensure the effectiveness of fire and other drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:

Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, education, healthcare, or equivalent education/experience.
• One (1) year of experience in an administrative support role, including project and data management.

JOB READINESS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation.
• This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant s suitability and…