BON 25-28 Lead Nursing Consultant for Education, Nurse IV
Job Description
I. TITLE: Lead Nursing Consultant for Education
Salary of $ 100,000—110,000
Please Note: This is an Austin-Based In-Office Position
II. DEFINITION: The Lead Nursing Consultant for Education performs advanced consultative and regulatory work specialized in education for the Texas Board of Nursing. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, oversees the daily operations of the Education team, contributes to strategic processes, and education initiatives; Demonstrates a strong commitment of a team approach through collaboration with the Lead Consultant for Practice for the Nursing Department and the agency; Implements orientation and mentoring for education team members; Collaborates with local, state, and national stakeholders through taskforces, committees and other assignments related to nursing education initiatives; Supervises the education consultants in their daily work of interpreting the NPA, rules, and other applicable laws to the public; Prepares reports to the Board; Supervises education consultants in program regulation; Conducts survey visits; Analyzes and evaluates program proposals; Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of rules, policies, and procedures related to nursing education; Participates in education credential reviews and collaborates with Enforcement and Legal staff to provide testimony as an expert witness related to education; Serves as a role model to the consultants for education in providing other consultation services to Texas nursing programs.
III. RESPONSIBILITY TO THE AGENCY: Assists the DON with establishing a culture of teamwork, collaboration and support within the Nursing Department. Contributes to agency goals and objectives and adheres to agency ethics and personnel policies.
MILITARY CROSSWALK:
ARMY: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 66B, 66C, 66E, 66F, 66G, 66H, 66P, 66R, 66S, 66T, 66W, 66N
NAVY: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 290X
COAST GUARD: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalent
MARINE CORPS: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalent
AIR FORCE: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX, 46YX
SPACE FORCE: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalent
IV. IV. QUALIFICATIONS:
a. Education and Licensure
i. Minimum of a BSN from a professional nursing program approved by the State of Texas or the State from which the school was located.
ii. Graduate of an accredited college or university, having earned a doctoral degree in nursing or related field.
iii. Completed graduate level nursing course work in at least one of the following areas: education, curriculum, instruction, or teaching.
iv. Unencumbered and current licensure as a registered nurse in Texas or eligible for RN licensure.
b. Experience
i. Broad experience in various types of professional nursing positions
ii. Minimum of seven (7) years teaching experience in an approved nursing education program, or a combined five (5) years of teaching and directing an approved nursing education program.
iii. Basic experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting data outcomes in professional reports.
iv. A record of professional publication at the state and national level preferred.
c. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
i. Broad knowledge of state laws relating to the practice of professional nursing, especially the Nursing Practice Act and The Rules and Regulations Relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice.
ii. Knowledge of the role and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing in the regulation of nursing.
iii. Comprehensive knowledge of the nursing profession and the ability to interpret the role of nursing in society effectively.
iv. Knowledge of different types of nursing education programs, various accrediting bodies, and professional nursing standards.
v. Broad knowledge of current trends and issues affecting heath care.
vi. An appreciation of the value of research in nursing and nursing education.
vii. Effective communicator with an understanding of team dynamics and supervising a team.
viii. Articulate speaker; excellent written and verbal communication and delivery skills.
ix. Ability to adapt adult learner taxonomy level of presentation to the target audience.
x. Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish work efficiently.
xi. Strong experience with technology including computer hardware and software.
xii. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with minimal direction.
xiii. Able to utilize and accurately vet available varied resources to gain knowledge of regulations to accurately direct stakeholders to resources applicable to practice questions.
xiv. Ability to write professional reports suitable for public distribution.
xv. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure including communications infrastructure and cybersecurity infrastructure.
d. Professional Attributes Required
i. Recognized as possessing the personal and professional integrity that is necessary to maintain the respect of state officials, professional colleagues, and the general public.
ii. Recognized as possessing the ethical standards required of state employees.
iii. Recognized as able to use sound judgment, consider issues with objectivity, apply standards for decision-making with consistency, and as being honest.
iv. Recognized as able to use appropriate grooming, manner, and conduct as adjuncts to effective communication with others.
v. Recognized as displaying accountability for own professional actions and development with the potential to develop a deep sense of responsibility for the professional aspects of state board work.
V. FUNCTIONS
i. Provides structured orientation and ongoing support for new education consultants or direct reports.
ii. Mentors education consultants in regulatory management and processes of nursing education programs.
iii. Role models collaboration with agency staff, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies in processes related to education and agency mission.
iv. Conducts performance evaluations of education team members.
v. Leads and contributes to successful achievement of education performance outcomes as aligned with agency mission.
b. Manages regulatory and statutory processes of nursing education programs, including:
i. Oversees new program proposal process and facilitates new program proposal reviews within the education team.
ii. Facilitates reviews and approvals for out-of-state nursing program requests for clinical rotations.
iii. Conducts routine approval and focused survey visits of existing and proposed vocational and professional nursing education programs and clinical affiliates, to examine compliance with rules and regulations for approval. Prepare written reports regarding survey visits regarding approval status for the Board’s consideration.
iv. Manages review process and mentors education consultants for creation of regulatory program reports, review of curriculum materials including proposals for curriculum changes and new program development, and other educational information for approvals or providing recommendations to the Board.
v. Communicates and consults with program directors, school faculty, and students, to facilitate quality program development, to verify program compliance with rules and regulations, and to inform appropriate school officials of the board’s decisions regarding approval status.
c. Participates in education credential review processes, including:
i. Completes review and report of education credentials as related to licensing requirements.
ii. Assists Enforcement and Legal Teams as needed with review of nursing education investigations or complaints
iii. Serves as an expert witness, as assigned, at scheduled hearings and mediations.
d. Collaborates to review and make recommendations regarding other educational programs, standards, and processes:
i. Reviews Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs) based on review schedule and recommend updates to Education Team.
ii. Leads review of education guidelines, position statements, and FAQs to ensure appropriateness, accuracy, and make recommendations for timely updates.
iii. Contributes to guidelines, position statements, and FAQs based on evidence-based best practices in nursing education.
iv. Reviews processes and tracking related to Remedial and Refresher Course information
v. Directs processes related to NCLEX policies and reports for nursing education programs.
e. Collaborates with agency staff and external stakeholders on nursing education initiatives, research, and dissemination of outcomes:
i. Collaborates with education staff and TCNWS to provide input to review and synthesize data related to the NEPIS and CANEP reports.
ii. Participates in local, state and national initiatives related to nursing education or regulation through taskforces, committees, and other assignments.
iii. Collaborates with other state agencies and NCSBN in policy, committees, and initiatives related to education.
f. Confers and corresponds with individuals and groups regarding interpretation of the Nursing Practice Act and Rules in response to requests regarding nursing education trends:
i. Responds knowledgeably and respectfully to phone calls and written correspondence.
ii. Confers with individuals and groups to ensure the accurate interpretation of the Nursing Practice Act, Board rules, policies and trends in nursing.
iii. Maintains self-development in awareness of national, state and regional health care issues that impact nursing education or practice.
iv. Identifies trends or issues that impact nursing education and utilizes established chain of command to initiate appropriate agency response to issues.
v. Mentors education consultants in conferring and corresponding with individuals and groups regarding the accurate interpretation of the Nursing Practice Act and Board rules and regulations as they apply to education, and trends in nursing.
g. Leads, Prepares, and Maintains Reports and Records:
i. Leads development, maintenance, and revisions of education or department policies and procedures in collaboration with DON.
ii. Prepares and presents reports to the Board or other agencies as applicable.
iii. Organizes and maintains files and materials related to nursing education issues, legislative materials, committees and other work products.
iv. Maintains all files and records in a readable, easily accessed manner and follows records retention requirements.
v. Prepares and contributes reports and articles to BON Bulletin and/or Education Newsletter as scheduled; maintains newsletter files for readily accessible references on Board activities.
h. Participates in agency legislative review of laws and regulations affecting nursing:
i. Contributes to tracking and reporting of legislative bills during state legislative session.
ii. Prepares report briefs and summaries for staff and the Board regarding the impact of legislation. Monitors state and national health care legislation and keeps the agency and the Board apprised of potential impacts.
iii. Participates in reviewing proposed and approved rules published in the Texas Register and advises the Board and staff regarding reported actions.
i. Participates in department and agency operations and activities:
i. Participates in staff discussion, planning, development and evaluation of overall agency objectives.
ii. Assists in the development and implementation of Board policies and procedures, objectives, and strategic plan, particularly as they apply to education.
iii. Participates with inter/intra agency and extended committees or task forces to represent the Board, provide consultation, and prepare reports for the Board.
iv. Promotes teamwork within the nursing division and the entire agency.
v. Performs other functions as assigned by the Director of Nursing including special projects and/or reports to the Board.
vi. Contributes to agency goals and objectives.
vii. Adheres to Agency Ethics and Human Resource Policies.
VI. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
a. Must be willing to travel within the State of Texas.
b. Refer to personnel policies for other conditions of employment.
c. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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.