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Nursing Retention Specialist for Students

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Germanna Community College

Location: Orange, Virginia
Category: Nursing
Date Posted: August 28, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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Posting Summary

Working Title

Nursing Retention Specialist for Students

Role Title

Education Support Spec III

Role Code

29144-SW

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

04

Position Number

29700165

Agency

Germanna Community College

Division

Germanna Community College (Div)

Work Location

Orange - 137

Hiring Range

$57,465 - $70,236 Annually, Plus Full State Benefits

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

B-Professional

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Mon – Th 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, or as scheduled

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

The Nursing Student Success and Retention Specialist is pivotal in supporting nursing and nurse-aid students on their academic journey. This position focuses on fostering student achievement, collaborating with the Associate Dean of Nursing and faculty, providing personalized coaching and assistance to nursing and nurse aide students as they navigate the challenges of school and life. The specialist will guide students through the nursing program, aiming to cultivate a supportive learning environment that boosts persistence, resilience, retention, completion rates, and success in the NCLEX Next Gen exam.

Employees at Germanna Community College support the college mission, vision, and values, and are an important part of a community and culture designed to meet the communitys diverse and changing educational needs. Staff must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members and demonstrate commitment to diversity as a learning outcome while being culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible. This is a 12-month, on-site, full-time position requiring travel between two campuses.

General Description of Responsibilities:

Develop and implement innovative educational experiences (open labs, boot camps, simulations, study sessions) to help students apply theory to clinical practice, ensuring compliance with content standards, regulations, and curriculum expectations.
Coordinate nursing academic support services to achieve identified student outcomes.
Develop, coordinate, and revise nursing program success activities.
Organize and lead orientation and tutoring sessions for student assessments in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Nursing.
Assist the Associate Dean of Nursing and Chairs of the Outcomes/Resources Committee and Curriculum/Students Committee with data collection and interpretation for reporting and program evaluation, including student and alumni surveys.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of retention and student success efforts, reporting findings to the Outcomes/Resources committee and Associate Dean of Nursing.
Assist the Associate Dean of Nursing with special projects as assigned.
Incorporate current nursing program retention initiatives into the nursing program.
Collaborate with other departments to implement robust bridge programs aimed at increasing for retention.
Work closely with nursing tutors and other retention staff to provide students with effective learning plans.
Provide academic coaching to students one-on-one and in groups as needed.
Assist with boot camps and orientation sessions.
Develop presentations and in-services on student success, retention, time management, stress management, reading/studying skills, and test-taking skills.
Develop and manage resources for nursing and CNA students.

Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO/AA Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin at cgodwin@germanna.edu.

If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Active, unencumbered nursing license
Nursing experience.
Experience teaching.
Experience in the assessment of student learning outcomes and remediation strategies.
Experience coaching, counseling, and advising students and peers.
Experience preparing students for the NCLEX.
Demonstrated understanding of working with diverse racial backgrounds people of color or low-income economically disadvantaged individuals.
Demonstrates effective use of Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills as demonstrated by state application, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, cover letter, CVs/Resumes, and interview.
Effective organizational skills, teamwork, independent judgment, initiative, and confidentiality.
Demonstrates commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and support of the strategic goals of Germanna Community College.
Demonstrate the ability to exemplify the mission, vision, and values of Germanna Community College and the nursing program

Additional Considerations

Teaching experience in a community college.
Experience with data analysis.
Professional development experience in assisting faculty to improve retention and completion of their students.
Experience teaching nursing.
Familiarity with Elsevier HESI applications.
Experience in academic education curriculum development.
Bilingual ability

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

May be required to travel to all campus locations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

CLS_3260P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

08/28/2024

Job Close Date

09/11/2024

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

Contact Name

Catra Godwin

Email

KFoster@germanna.edu

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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