Nurse Education Consultant - Continuing Education (CE) Programs (PN - 20014540)

Nurse Education Consultant - Continuing Education (CE) Programs

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

What You'Ll Do:

In this position you will be responsible for coordinating, conducting, and maintaining the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) continuing education (CE) programs and assuring continued state and national approval.  You will also assist your supervisor in planning and/or providing orientation, in-services, and continuing education (e.g., Introduction to Public Health Nursing, Continuing Education Nurse Planner Orientation) regarding public health and community nursing practices for ODH staff, local public health nurses, and public health nurse supervisors/directors of nursing.

• organizes and attends quarterly/monthly meetings
• approves training applications for CE credits
• maintains and submits CE reports to meet state and CE approver requirements
• answers requests for specialized assistance about public health nursing practices and education
• assures the availability, accessibility, and quality of essential services delivered at the state and local level (e.g.,designs and updates curriculum, plans program, obtains and coordinates speakers, facilitates training sessions)
• assists supervisor in determining educational needs (e.g., reviews feedback from meetings with professional nursing organizations, analyzes course evaluations) of local health department nursing staff
• provides training and education through in-person sessions, webinars, and conferences
• researches and compiles educational resources for use by consultants and local health departments (e.g., health commissioners’ conferences, environmental principles course)
• ensures availability of necessary training equipment (e.g., transports and sets up equipment weighing up to 45 pounds)
• evaluates the outcomes of the educational programs

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment. Biennial renewal of license to practice as registered nurse.
• Unusual Working Conditions: Involves statewide travel with overnights.

Educational Transcript Requirements: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. 

Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code AND 24 mos. exp. as registered nurse in private community or state facility in assigned area of expertise AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in employee training & development AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in nursing education programs AND 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in public speaking or effective communication. 

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: 

• Bachelors degree or an advanced degree in Nursing
• Experience with the development and operationalization of a project with specified timelines and required follow up
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience in developing training/educational programs
• Experience in conducting training/educational programs
• Experience in evaluating and adapting training/educational programs
• Experience in coordinating continuing nursing education (CNE) credits
• Experience in developing training and informational materials

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record. 

• Primary Job Skill: Nursing
• Technical: Training, Education
• Professional: Coaching, Consultation, Developing Others, Performance Management

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the union (Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199) Pay Range Schedule ($31.74 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($33.35) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the online TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.