Program Director (RN) Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP)

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the administrator, the NATP Registered Nurse Program Director (RNPD) directly oversees the Nurse Assistant Training Program and Instructor. Collaboration with other managers, administrators, classroom instructors, industry as well as local and statewide organizations are essential for appropriate services and resources to be available. Initiation, planning, implementation, and assessment are critical factors when determining appropriate curricular resources for rigorous, standards-based programs. The RN / PD ensures all local, state, and federal government regulations are met when preparing and administrating programs and policies is vital to sustain programs. The school supports the RN / PD to have general oversight of multiple NATP's which may include employment and general oversight in other schools as long the RN / PD is approved by the CDPH in each of the NATP’s and meets all state and federal requirement s.

Qualifications

Director of Staff Development or Instructor Requirement : (Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations 483.152, California Health & Safety Code 1337.15, and California Code of Regulations, Title 22, 71809, 71821, 71829, and 75011)

Resume depicting verifiable work experience. Must include work experience in month / year to month / year format, name and address of each employer, job duties, and contact telephone number for Human Resources or administrator or supervisor.

Active RN license in California

Two (2) years of nursing experience (RN).

One (1) of the two years must be as a licensed nurse providing care and services to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or other long-term care setting.

AND

One (1) year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating education programs in nursing.

OR

Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing (Director of Staff Development Certificate or Transcript) completed within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program. Course must be approved by the Board of Registered Nursing or administered by an accredited educational institute.

Valid California Nursing License RN. (California RN License is required for the Nursing Assistant Course and State Certification Exam)

Valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

Bachelor’s degree, or minimum of five years in education, two of which are in Career Technical Education and / or a minimum of three years in extended management or administrative work in the private sector.

Knowledge and experience in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.

Prior experience in program budgets.

Experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies including the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Job Skills and Duties

Provide direct supervision of all instructors

Provide general oversight, implementation, and evaluation of all NATP's following CDPH approved Administrative Policies and Procedures including but not limited to : CDPH 276A Student Skills Check list, CDPH 276B Nursing Assistant Training Program Schedule, CDPH 276C Individual Student Theory Record, and CDPH 283B initial C.N.A. and / or H.H.A. Application. (22 CCR 71835)

Verify all core curriculum topics listed in state and federal regulations and a minimum 60 hours of theory instruction and minimum of 100 hours of supervised clinical training in a CDPH approved long term care nursing facility and documented by the instructor using all CDPH approved forms. (22 CCR 71835)

Review all CDPH approved forms for completeness prior to signing verification of the completion of the NATP on the CDPH 283B Form.

Possess effective. interpersonal, communication both orally and in writing.

Able to demonstrate good organizational skills.

Knowledge and experience working with culturally diverse and special populations.

Professional attitude and appearance to encompass confidential information.

Effectively operate office equipment and apply computer skills.

Understands the general principles of health education.

Assure compliance with regulatory agencies.

Attend local and state meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings as necessary,

Research, design, and present information when requested.

Coordinate and manage all program components for success and cohesiveness.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to plan, implement and assess health related coursework.

Assist with the recruitment and hiring of qualified personnel for individual programs.

Develop and monitor appropriate program contracts and agreements.

Work as a team member with other staff and agencies operating similar programs to facilitate an efficient, coordinated approach that maximizes fiscal accountability.

Research and provide professional staff development, as necessary.