ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Program Coordinator Nurse Aide Program

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: The WCCC Campus is searching for a CNA Program Coordinator. This position is part-time and compensation is based on each CNA cohort. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the nurse aid training program produces students trained in nurse aid practice. Duties include supervising teaching, curriculum development, scheduling, lab and equipment maintenance, ordering of supplies and equipment, assisting in student advising, work with student organizations, coordinates student internships, coordinate CNA training activities, recruitment and placement, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
1. Assisting with the development of the budget.
2. Initial and ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the program.
3. Securing and supervising the appropriate number of qualified instructors, including RN, LPN, and ancillary instructors who deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to students.
4. Securing appropriate classroom and clinical facilities, which can be located separately.
5. Ensuring an orientation of the students to each clinical facility. Such orientation may not be included as part of the minimum 75 hour training program.
6. Assuring that each student is clearly identified as a student in a manner easily recognizable to clients, family members, visitors and staff.
7. Planning for classroom, laboratory and clinical learning experiences.
8. Securing written agreements between the administration of the program and outside providers of clinical resources.
9. Signing complete and accurate proof of training affidavits for each student who has successfully completed training at the conclusion of the training program and maintaining a copy of the affidavit in the student's file.
10. Reporting to the Colorado Board of Nursing, by means established by the Board, the names of all individuals who have satisfactorily completed the training program within 30 days of program completion.
11. Providing for the safe keeping of a system of permanent records and reports essential to the operation of the program for a minimum of two years, which shall include but not be limited to, the following:
(a) A skills checklist that demonstrates satisfactory performance of all required skills for each student.
(b) Student records such as attendance, test scores, etc.
(c) Instructor records such as license, resume, and training.
(d) Annual report to be submitted to the Board, on the form furnished by the Board.
12. Developing written policies for admission to, dismissal form, and completion of the program.
13. Providing for a systematic plan to evaluate the program.

Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Salary: $750/Student Cohort

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter
  
• Resume
  
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
  
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
  
  Direct Inquiries Contact: Annie Shoberg, ashoberg@coloradomesa.edu
  
  ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
  
  Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
  
  At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
  
  The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
  
  Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
  
  Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
  
  
  
  

  Colorado Mesa University
  
  Attn: Human Resources Office
  
  1100 North Avenue
  
  Grand Junction, CO 81501

  
  970.248.1820