Assistant DirectorForensic Nursing Continuing Professional Development

Job Title

Assistant DirectorForensic Nursing Continuing Professional Development

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Texas A&M College of Nursing is looking for a Registered Nurse to serve as an Assistant Director for Forensic Nursing Continuing Professional Development. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of administrative experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting Grant functions in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Job Description Summary: The Assistant Director for Forensic Nursing Continuing Professional Development will be responsible for developing and managing the continuing education program within the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing. This position will oversee all forensic nursing continuing professional development activities such as SANE education, forensic nursing simulation, mock testimony simulation, webinar development and implementation, and other duties. This position will supervise the Program Manager for Forensic Outreach, collaborate with Instructional Designers to ensure courses meet e-learning best practices and are evidence based, and facilitate forensic nursing conferences.

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

• Six (6) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of three (3) years practicing in a forensic nursing role

Required Licenses and Certifications

• CA-SANE and/or CP-SANE and/or SANE-A and/or SANE-P certifications
• Current, or eligible, unencumbered RN licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Must be able to plan and manage projects
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

Preferred Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree. Additional preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree or Master of Education degree or Master of Nursing Education degree or equivalent

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of five (5) years practicing in a forensic nursing role
• CA-SANE and/or CP-SANE and/or SANE-A and/or SANE-P certifications for a least five (5) years
• Experience preparing and presenting continuing education programs
• Experience preparing and delivering SANE education courses.
• Minimum of three (3) years management experience
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) for at least 3 year
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop forensic nursing education courses for front line workers and coordinators/managers of forensic nursing programs
• Organize and facilitate forensic nursing conferences
• Review and improve continuing professional development curriculum regularly
• Implement cutting edge activities (podcasts, forensic nursing grand rounds, interactive education, etc…)
• Collaborate with TAMU CON
• Collaborate with nursing coordinator for continuing education
• Hire and supervise Center continuing professional development staff as assigned
• Conduct performance evaluations as required
• Oversee and facilitate foundational SANE education courses (both online and face-to-face)
• May teach continuing education and professional development courses as needed
• Develop and deliver reports as requested
• Develop and present budgets for educational courses
• Track and trend course outcomes based upon course evaluations and rapid cycle quality improvement strategies
• Assist with obtaining funding for forensic nursing outreach educational activities
• Ensure forensic nursing education courses are scheduled and marketed to communities of interest
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by College of Nursing must have all job application data entered and must include the following attachments: resume, cover letter and list of references. Failure to provide all job applications data and attachments could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a Linkedin profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Job Title

Assistant DirectorForensic Nursing Continuing Professional Development

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Texas A&M College of Nursing is looking for a Registered Nurse to serve as an Assistant Director for Forensic Nursing Continuing Professional Development. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of administrative experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting Grant functions in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Job Description Summary: The Assistant Director for Forensic Nursing Continuing Professional Development will be responsible for developing and managing the continuing education program within the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing. This position will oversee all forensic nursing continuing professional development activities such as SANE education, forensic nursing simulation, mock testimony simulation, webinar development and implementation, and other duties. This position will supervise the Program Manager for Forensic Outreach, collaborate with Instructional Designers to ensure courses meet e-learning best practices and are evidence based, and facilitate forensic nursing conferences.

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

• Six (6) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of three (3) years practicing in a forensic nursing role

Required Licenses and Certifications

• CA-SANE and/or CP-SANE and/or SANE-A and/or SANE-P certifications
• Current, or eligible, unencumbered RN licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Must be able to plan and manage projects
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

Preferred Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree. Additional preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree or Master of Education degree or Master of Nursing Education degree or equivalent

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of five (5) years practicing in a forensic nursing role
• CA-SANE and/or CP-SANE and/or SANE-A and/or SANE-P certifications for a least five (5) years
• Experience preparing and presenting continuing education programs
• Experience preparing and delivering SANE education courses.
• Minimum of three (3) years management experience
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) for at least 3 year
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop forensic nursing education courses for front line workers and coordinators/managers of forensic nursing programs
• Organize and facilitate forensic nursing conferences
• Review and improve continuing professional development curriculum regularly
• Implement cutting edge activities (podcasts, forensic nursing grand rounds, interactive education, etc…)
• Collaborate with TAMU CON
• Collaborate with nursing coordinator for continuing education
• Hire and supervise Center continuing professional development staff as assigned
• Conduct performance evaluations as required
• Oversee and facilitate foundational SANE education courses (both online and face-to-face)
• May teach continuing education and professional development courses as needed
• Develop and deliver reports as requested
• Develop and present budgets for educational courses
• Track and trend course outcomes based upon course evaluations and rapid cycle quality improvement strategies
• Assist with obtaining funding for forensic nursing outreach educational activities
• Ensure forensic nursing education courses are scheduled and marketed to communities of interest
• Performs other duties as assigned

​

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by College of Nursing must have all job application data entered and must include the following attachments: resume, cover letter and list of references. Failure to provide all job applications data and attachments could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a Linkedin profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.