Nursing Consultant-Education

This position is authorized and will be funded by a two-year regulatory appropriation designed to help the agency address incresed workload resulting from attempts by individuals using fraudulent or illegitimate diplomas to obtain nursing licenses.

General Description

Performs consultative and administrative work for the Board of Nursing. Works under the direction of the Team Leader for Nursing Education and the Director of Nursing to: assist in interpreting the NPA, rules and other applacble laws to the public; prepare reports for the Board; conduct approval survey visits; analyze and evaluate proposals; support the development implementation and evaluation of rules, policies, procedures related to nursing education. Works under minimal supervision with latitute for use of initiative and judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct approval and pre-approval survey visits of existing and proposed vocational and professional nursing education programs and clinical affiliates to gather evidence of compliance with rules and regulations for approval. Prepare written reports with suggested recommendations regarding approval status for the Board's consideration. Communicate and consult with adminitrative officers, school faculty, and students to facilitate quality program development, to verify compliance with rules and regulations, and to inform appropriate school officials of the board's decisions regarding approval status. Review school data and compliance reports, records, curriculum materials including proposals for curriculum changes and new program development, faculty minutes, etc. in preparation for survey visits and in order to provide analysis to the Board. Confer and correspond with individuals and groups regarding the accurate interpretation of the Nursing Practice act and Board rules and regulations as the apply to actual practice, education and trends in nursing. Assist in the development and implementation of Board policies and procedures, objectives, and strategic plan, particularly as they apply to education. As needed, consult with and assist investigations staff regarding complaints or investigations; provide expert testimony. Participatewith inter/intra agency and extended committees or task forces to represent the Board, provide consultation, and prepare reports for the Board. Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Director of Nursing.

Education and Experience Requirements

Graduate of a basic professional nursing program approved/accredited by the state in which the program was conducted. Graduate of an accredited college or university, holding a master's degree in nursing. Have satisfactorily completed graduate level course work in at least one of the following areas: education, curriculum, instruction, teaching, or administration.

The Texas Board of Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran in its hiring and recruitment process. Veterans' and former foster youth employment preferences are granted as required by law. The Texas Board of Nursing participates in E-Verify, and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $4,848.57 - $6,890.62 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Master's Degree in Nursing?
• Have you completed graduate level course work in at least one of the following areas: education, curriculum, instruction, teaching, or administration?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78701