Nurse Navigator

The Student Nurse Navigator is a 12-month staff position reporting to the Director of Practical Nursing.  In addition to the qualifications and responsibilities of the School of Health Sciences, the student navigator is responsible for assisting students by providing academic assistance, counseling, and referral to community agency contacts for pre-health sciences and School of Health Sciences students.  This is a grant-funded position through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and ends June 30, 2024.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Two years of nursing experience
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work in a highly confidential environment
• Must be organized and detailed oriented

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to managing student navigation of the Senatobia, Oxford, Desoto, and Ashland Campuses.

1. Assists students in identifying barriers that may impede success in the program.
2. Assist students in identifying individual learning styles to enhance testing and study skills. 
3. Identifies community agencies and other resources available for students.
4. Refers students to appropriate agencies or resources such as financial assistance, mental health, or tutoring when needed.
5. Works with faculty members to identify and track students who may be at risk due to academic and/or personal barriers.
6. Promotes student success by identifying scholarships, monies, and other resources.
7. Identifies, plans, and implements educational offerings regarding student success strategies for faculty and students, including improving testing skills, study skills, critical thinking activities, and communication exercises.
8. Maintains up-to-date expertise in best practices to promote student success.
9. Keeps a record of students tracked and assisted and implements measures to correct and achieve outcomes.
10. Reports outcomes to faculty, Director, and Dean during each semester.
11. Assists with planning/coordinating events to help promote student job success.

This position is funded through the America Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Mississippi House Bill 3113 as enacted by the legislature of the State of Mississippi during the 2023 regular session Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds. 

APPLICATION:

To apply, an applicant must submit and attach the following:

• Submit an application at www.northwestms.edu  
• Resume/CV
• Transcript
• Three (3) Professional References

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that "Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students' lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services." 

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

Affirmative Action 

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu. 

Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) 562-3314.