Coordinator, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Concentration

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Job Summary/Basic Function



The Coordinator, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Concentration will coordinate the online PNP program to ensure that educational objectives of the program are attained. This includes promoting and maintaining high academic standards within the program and ensuring certification exam pass rates remain above the national average. This person will also coordinate with the Assistant Dean, Director of NP programs, and faculty to set admission and progression policies as well as curricular issues related to the PNP program and oversee the adjunct faculty and course leads to include onboarding, mentoring, monitoring, development, and quality assurance in program delivery. The successful candidate must be committed to fostering a welcoming environment for a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Manage student issues in coordination with the Director of NP Programs and Assistant Dean for Nursing.
• Manage and oversight of faculty concerns in coordination with the Director of NP Programs, Assistant Dean for Nursing and the Online Nursing Operations Manager.
• Maintain relationships with external constituencies, such as Pearson-Embarnet and student preceptors
• Assist with admission decisions for PNP students.
• Assist with accreditation and other reporting requirements.
• Maintain teaching assignment, including course development and revision, negotiated with the Assistant Dean for Nursing
• Assisting students with clinical placements based on process and policies set in place.
• Attend scheduled Nursing Faculty meetings and ad-hoc meetings as they arise. Attend on-campus events as required (graduations, faculty development, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned



Minimum Qualifications



• MSN
• Nationally certified as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is required
• Unencumbered RN license and no discipline against either RN or certification in any state or federally
• Ability to gain additional licenses and APRN recognition in additional states as requested
• Knowledge of MSN-NP progression plan and curricular requirements for a PNP program
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in writing and verbally
• Emotional intelligence for difficult conversations to guide students and adjunct faculty as needed
• Excellent command of MS Office (Word and Excel especially)
• Ability to learn new software systems quickly and proficiently
• Must maintain active practice as a Nurse Practitioner in specialty area at least PRN or one day a week



Preferred Qualifications



• Doctorate
• LMS Canvas experience



Physical Demands



Open Until Filled



Yes



Special Instructions to Applicants



An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.



Advertised: May 11, 2021
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