Nursing Education Adviser

Salary: $70,651.00 - $107,306.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2023-72523-20440
Department: Department of State
Division: ST St Bd of Nursing
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
Closing Date: 1/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 20440
Position Number: 50671177
Union: FOSCEP
Bargaining Unit: C4
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 199851
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, State Board of Nursing
Worksite Address: 2525 North 7th Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17110
Contact Name: Wendy Miller
Contact Phone: 717.772.8548
Contact Email: wendmiller@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you a registered nurse with experience in Nursing Education? Are you intrigued by the idea of overseeing Nursing Educational programs? The Department of State's Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, Nursing Division, has an exciting opening for you as a Nursing Education Advisor! Don't miss out on this opportunity and apply now!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will ensure pre-licensure professional and practical nursing programs operate in compliance with laws and regulations. You will be evaluating curriculum, faculty, teaching methods, clinical facilities, and student services.
As the Nursing Education Advisor, you will advise the State Board of Nursing regarding issues related to pre-licensure Nursing Education and make recommendations based on research findings, respond to inquiries regarding Nursing Education and practice laws and regulations, and develop and maintain records to meet statutory and regulatory requirements. Duties also include leading activities for Nursing Education program databases, conducting detailed reviews of pre-licensure Nursing Education programs and determining a course of action when needed, and attending and participating in various forums and seminars in the state.
This position includes occasional travel to Nursing Education programs for site visits and forums, seminars and gatherings related to pre-licensure Nursing Education.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of professional nursing experience attained in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during the past five-year period, including three years as an administrator, supervisor, or instructor, in an accredited professional Registered Nursing education program; and a master's degree in nursing.

Special Requirement:

• All positions require active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

02
Do you possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; or do you possess an active temporary permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No

03
If yes, please list the state that issued your license, your license number, and the expiration date. If you answered no to the question above, please type N/A in the box below.
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Do you possess five or more years of full-time professional nursing experience attained in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during the past five-year period?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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In the past five-year period, do you possess three or more years of full-time professional nursing experience attained in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an administrator, supervisor, or instructor in an accredited professional Registered Nursing education program?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed a master's degree in nursing?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

Required Question