POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Education Coordinator (Nurse Aide Testing) (Variable Time)
Department of Workforce Education and Development
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Position: Two Education Coordinators (Variable Time) assigned to the Nurse Aide Testing Project in the Department of Workforce Education and Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. One position will serve the southern portion of the state and the other will serve the northern portion of the state of Illinois.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Education; current licensure (or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment) in Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse; two years recent experience in long-term care; familiarity with restorative and rehabilitative nursing.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Nurse Educator; CNA instructor in the state of Illinois; certification in restorative and rehabilitative nursing; approved CNA evaluator; experience with teaching methodologies; familiar with federal and state long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for coordinating Nurse Aide Train-the-Trainer/Approved Evaluator workshops; conducting clinical site visits as directed by the Illinois Department of Public Health; developing and updating standardized workshop training materials; updating and revising the Illinois Nurse Aide Training Program curriculum in conjunction with IDPH and the CNA Advisory Committee; and coordinating, co-hosting, and/or presenting at nurse aide workshops and conferences across the state. Some travel is required.

Appointment: This is a term, fiscal year pay basis variable-time administrative/professional position to begin as soon as possible.

Application Deadline: August 24, 2018, or until filled.

Application Procedure: Send a letter of application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and current contact information for a minimum of three references to:

Dr. Thomas Hovatter
Nurse Aide Testing Project Coordinator
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1840 Innovation Drive, Suite 104
Carbondale, IL 62903

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of 
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed 
and encouraged and will receive consideration.