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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Sacramento, California

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NURSING EDUCATION CONSULTANT / RPA 630-081

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Nursing Education Consultant (SNEC), the Nursing Education Consultant is involved in various programs and services provided by the Board of Registered Nursing in its implementation of the Nursing Practice Act.

SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS

Enforcement Activities

Research, analyze, and prepare case evaluations of complex cases and provide expert testimony in administrative law hearings.

Provide consumers and nursing stakeholders information and referral resources when potential violations of State laws and regulations impacting safe nursing practice are identified.

Respond to telephonic, electronic, and in person inquiries relative to possible violations of the Nursing Practice Act.

Provide ongoing consultation to the Board’s Enforcement Program, Diversion Program, and the Division of Investigation regarding nursing practice complaints.

Design and participate in probation matters including approval of work sites and education remediation activities.

Respond to continuing education provider appeals and complaints.

Participate in informal settlement conferences. Consult with probation staff in monitoring complex cases.

Education Activities

Provide ongoing consultation to proposed and currently approved pre-licensure and advanced practice nursing education programs ensuring approved program curricula prepares safe, competent registered nurses and advanced practice nurses.

Conduct comprehensive program and interim approval visits, according to a schedule determined by the Board, and as necessary, to facilitate compliance with the regulations.

Review and approve faculty, clinical facilities, and all major and minor curriculum changes for assigned programs according to Board policies and guidelines.

Assist nursing education programs in eliminating education barriers and course or content redundancies and support program efforts in the development and use of effective instructional methods and delivery models.

Submit requisite written reports and provide expert consultation to the Board on education related matters.

Monitor program NCLEX-RN pass rates and ensure programs institute viable action plans to improve NCLEX-RN pass rates.

Provide ongoing orientation and support to program directors, assistant directors, and faculty, and interpret regulations for institutional administrators when needed.

Maintain currency in curriculum development, nursing theories, and methods of instruction as well as identified nursing specialty or practice areas.

Participate in local, statewide, and national educational activities and events relative to the Board’s regulatory authority and jurisdiction. Maintain a visible, credible, public face within the profession and effectively represent and articulate the role of regulation in nursing education, practice and health policy development.

Utilize and disseminate results of relevant educational research to foster educational program improvement. Offer evidence-based nursing education expertise and consultation.

Nursing Practice Activities

Interpret laws and regulations related to registered nursing and advanced practice nursing for the legislative and executive branches of the State, Board staff, other government agencies, the general public, health care agencies, professional organizations, and other nursing stakeholders.

Respond to inquiries regarding nursing practice and other highly technical nursing and health care issues.

Prepare and disseminate evidence-based research reports and presentations on nursing workforce and nursing practice issues. Provide expertise to the Board and other nursing stakeholders and facilitate work groups and task force activities on a variety of nursing practice matters including trend forecasting, workforce and workplace issues, medical and technological advances, emerging consumer protection and health and safety issues, and related health policy development, implementation and evaluation.

Committee Activities, Other Assigned Liaison Activities, Special Projects, and Specialty Nursing Areas

Provide required staff work and support to assigned Board units and committees, including but not limited to: Education/Licensing, Nursing Practice, Legislative, Diversion/Discipline, the five operational units of the Board, and the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Provide consultation to the legislative and executive branches of the state, Board members, Board staff and other ad hoc groups. Participate in statewide and regional committees, workshops, and conferences on nursing practice and education, providing complex interpretations of the law/regulations.

Please indicate RPA # 630-081, Position # and Division if listed on application in “Examination Area”.

This position requires Fingerprint Clearance. Title 11, section 703D California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring.

WHO MAY APPLY : Eligible candidates who are current state employees with status in the above classification or lateral transfers in an equivalent class, former State employees who can reinstate into this class or persons who are reachable on a current employment list for this classification. All methods of appointments, including Training and Development (T&D) Assignments will be considered. All interested applicants must submit a standard State Examination/Employment Application form (STD 678, Rev. 10/2013) with original signature, and must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility in the 'Explanations ' section of the STD 678. SROA and Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply. Appointment is subject to SROA and State Surplus policies. Surplus candidates must submit a copy of their surplus status letter.

All applicants, regardless of the type of eligibility , must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the classification. To view the Minimum Qualifications, please go to http:www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/job-descriptions.aspx

and enter the Classification Code or class title you wish to review. In addition, please

attach all required supporting documents (i.e. transcript/diploma , license and/or required certificate) to your application.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be considered for

an interview.

All appointments are subject to approval of the DCA Office of Human Resources.

The State of California and DCA is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth , breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.