Summary

The Health Occupations Program Coordinator is a position with administrative and teaching responsibilities. The Program Coordinator is responsible for the direct management of the assigned Health Occupation program including student selection, faculty evaluation, supervision and assignment, curriculum development and updates, ordering of supplies, maintenance of the assigned facility, assistance with the completion of regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Communicate clearly and effectively SJSON policies and procedures to all faculty/staff and students.
• Review and update SJSON policies, student handbook/catalog, and faculty bylaws/ handbook as needed pertaining to assigned programs.
• Assist with written reports for accreditation and regulatory bodies as directed.
• Communicate changes in regulatory requirements or accreditation standards to faculty and administration and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Follows the Systematic Plan for Evaluation (SPE) to assure continued compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for the program and achievement of program and student learner outcomes. Documents evidence and outcomes in the SPE as indicated.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates program curriculum for assigned programs.
• Orients and mentors new faculty in classroom or clinical settings.
• Works with internal and external agencies to recruit and onboard new students.
• Teaches classes, arranges externships, and supervises students in externships.
• Uses evidence in developing teaching strategies or modifications to curriculum.
• Supervises instructors in assigned programs.
• Demonstrates ongoing participation in the strategic plan, and in faculty and administrative meetings.
• Practices good stewardship when ordering supplies and assigning personnel.
• Does not need Epic access.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• 3 years of relevant teaching and or clinical experience
• Administrative and computer skills
• Membership in professional organization

Education and Experience

• Graduate from an approved clinical program of study appropriate for the assigned program.
• A New Hampshire State Board of Nursing license or eligibility to obtain an RN license in New Hampshire if assigned to a nursing program.
• Earned Master’s Degree in Nursing or higher with strong emphasis in nursing education, academic administration, or program evaluation if assigned to a nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in specialty area if assigned to a non-nursing program with certification in specialty area or education.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.