Program Manager-AO BSN Program, Remote and Rural

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The AO BSN Program Manager coordinates all activities associated with the undergraduate pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program for a geographical region (as assigned) in Texas to ensure the successful completion of courses and the program as established by the Undergraduate Nursing Department and its faculty. Essential Duties And Responsibilities For assigned partner hospitals Works with partner hospitals, specifically the site coordinator, in advance of clinical placement to coordinate lab, supplies, student badges and simulation experiences for students. In the Remote and Rural area, works with the site coordinator at partner hospitals to schedule clinical days and appropriate units for the AO students. Request clinical placements in various placement systems In Remote and Rural area, works with site coordinators at partner hospitals to place clinical groups for all needed clinical specialties. Coordinates student orientation for assigned AO sites, both facility orientation and program/university orientation. Expected to attend program/university orientations as a representative of the College of Nursing. Coordinates instructor orientation, both facility orientation and program/university orientation. Makes periodic visits to partner sites while clinicals are occurring to support the AO Clinical Instructors in their teaching role. Coordinates and provides assigned AO students with their clinical schedules. As part of the AO administrative team Assists in coordinating interview process for potential AO Clinical Faculty with corresponding AO Lead Teachers and appropriate AO Team Members. Participates in weekly Program Management Meetings. Assists in formulating processes and systems for AO and applying present existing BSN program policies/procedures to the AO student. Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable, and the department complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing.
Current license as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls.
Experience with effective and efficient department operations.
Experience with departmental assets.
Experience with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Works with partner hospitals, specifically the site coordinator, in advance of clinical placement to coordinate lab, supplies, student badges and simulation experiences for students.
Works with the site coordinator at partner hospitals to schedule clinical days and appropriate units for the AO students.
Request clinical placements in various placement systems
Works with site coordinators at partner hospitals to place clinical groups for all needed clinical specialties.
Coordinates student orientation for assigned AO sites, both facility orientation and program/university orientation.
Expected to attend program/university orientations as a representative of the College of Nursing.
Coordinates instructor orientation, both facility orientation and program/university orientation.
Makes periodic visits to partner sites while clinicals are occurring to support the AO Clinical Instructors in their teaching role.
Coordinates and provides assigned AO students with their clinical schedules.
Assists in coordinating interview process for potential AO Clinical Faculty with corresponding AO Lead Teachers and appropriate AO Team Members.
Participates in weekly Program Management Meetings.
Assists in formulating processes and systems for AO and applying present existing BSN program policies/procedures to the AO student.
Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable, and the department complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Other Duties as assigned.