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

What You'll Do:

In this position you will be responsible for conducting, coordinating 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 & issues 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
• plans the methodology, conducts training, maintains programs resources
• 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: Travels overnight; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior.

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.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Qualifications

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; 24 mos. exp. as registered nurse in private community or state facility in assigned area of expertise; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in employee training & development; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in nursing education programs; 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