C.N.A. Coordinator

Details:

Posted: February 7, 2023
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted Tuesday, March 7th receiving priority consideration.

Location:

Tunxis Community College
271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032
**This position is not remote**

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

March 2023

Position Summary:

The Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A) Coordinator oversees C.N.A. curriculum, instructors, clinical sites, and programs across multiple campuses. The Department of Public Health requires the training of nurses’ aides be performed by or under the general supervision of a registered nurse.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Current Registered Nurse
• Two (2) or more years of nursing experience, at least one year of which must be in a chronic and convalescent nursing home or rest home with nursing supervision.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Workforce Development Officer, the C.N.A. Coordinator is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

• Collaborate closely with staff on the campuses to oversee existing C.N.A. programs.
• Collaborate closely with staff on the campuses to schedule and organize new classes.
• Maintain and strengthen existing relationships with clinical partners.
• Develop new clinical partnerships, including completing requisite contracts.
• Maintain a strong relationship with the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Stay current in all requirements and trends in the field.
• Recruit and provide orientation to new instructors.
• Evaluate instructors on a regular basis.
• Provide information and support to staff, instructors, and students.
• Ensure clean, safe facilities and equipment.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Salary:

$35.61 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F