Nursing Program Director
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46240
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
As an equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Professional Licensing Agency:
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency is seeking an individual to help protect the health and safety of the citizens of Indiana by providing quality, efficient service to all professional licensees, applicants, and the public. The fundamental purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the board director, the licensing board/commissions, and to directly supervise the customer service representatives’ projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
Role Overview:
The purpose of the position is to serve as the liaison for all pre-licensure schools of nursing in the State of Indiana. The incumbent will conduct all site visits, serve as the education contact for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing ("NCSBN"), and will review all annual reports from pre-licensure schools of nursing. This position is based in Indianapolis. This position also involves travel to nursing educational programs throughout the state.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
- Serve as the subject matter expert to agency leadership by providing comprehensive strategies to plan, organize, develop, and administer. strategies to ensure compliance with state statutes and rules regarding nursing education.
- Assist agency/Board leadership in strategic plan development, to guide compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with agency leadership, community partners, nursing education programs, professional organizations and national accreditors.
- Work in collaboration with other education and health providers to facilitate the delivery of information regarding regulatory changes.
- Follow up on programs to ensure recommendations are followed.
- Act as a liaison between state agencies, national accreditors, professional organizations, nursing education programs and community clinical partners to facilitate communication and collaboration. May require out of state travel for a period of days.
- Develop, arrange, and conduct in-service and/or continuing education programs for communities of interest.
- Conduct site visits to nursing education programs located around the state on behalf of the Indiana State Board of Nursing (ISBN) to assess for compliance with regulations regarding nursing education programs. May require overnight travel within the state.
- Gather, collate and report data to ISBN regarding state licensure exams (NCLEX).
- Serve as suject matter expert for review of continuing education submissions completed as part of licensure discipline or the biannual Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) mandatory audit.
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with licensing analysts regarding their nursing or education related questions.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either
- a Master’s Degree with a Registered Nurse (RN) license plus 1+ years of experience, or
- a Bachelor’s Degree with a Registered Nurse (RN) license plus 3+ years of experience, or
- an Associate’s Degree with a Registered Nurse (RN) license plus 5+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
- Thorough knowledge of nursing practices and consultant role in a specialized program area.
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to specialized program areas.
- Considerable knowledge of the operation of the different agencies receiving regulations and consultation such as schools, community and governmental organizations and a variety of health agencies.
- Working knowledge of state and federal departments and agencies which have programs or services affecting Nursing education.
- regulations and standards to various community agencies.
- Ability to prepare accurate, detailed reports, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with agency staff, the medical community, various governmental agencies, other stakeholders.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
