Basic Nurse Assistant Program Coordinator

The BNA Program Coordinator is responsible for organizing all aspects of the BNA program. This leadership role requires close collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and various clinical facilities within the community. Frequent communication with counseling and student support services is required.

1. Maintain and submit course master schedules for each semester/term. Notify the Illinois Department of Public Health of any deviation in this schedule. Keep and update the Master Binder, including printing off monthly updates form from IDPH. (IDPH)
2. Communicate directly with Illinois Department of Public Health, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and various clinical sites within the community on matters that impact BNA. Respond to communication within the stated IDPH timeframe. (IDPH)
3. Uphold Lake Land College compliance with all Illinois Department of Public Health Requirements as it relates to the BNA program. Ensure compliance with IDPH program renewal every 2 years. (IDPH)
4. Coordinate student criminal background checks, enter and remove student training in the Health Care Worker Registry. (IDPH)
5. Coordinate clinical sites including affiliation agreements for student learning experiences and any applicable health requirements. Obtain instructor approval from the Illinois Department of Public Health. (IDPH)
6. Assist with schedule building activities to offer courses that meet the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
7. Participate in all required assessment activities.
8. Submit student accommodations to SIU-C (IDPH) and collaborate with the Office of Student Accommodations on these matters.
9. Review Cluster Scores and competency testing submissions, provide results to instructors, and develop a Corrective Action Plan if deemed necessary by IDPH/SIU-C. (IDPH)
10. Advocate for student equipment and supplies through participation in Perkins funding and program budgeting activities.
11. Contribute to the creation of exams, perform skill checks, and give input to the development of BNA curriculum.
12. Participate in College enrollment initiatives and seek out qualified faculty for BNA instructors.
13. Conduct student orientations and ensure accuracy of course rosters.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Associate's degree in nursing required, bachelor's degree preferred. Must have at least 2 years of experience as a professional registered nurse and one year experience in the following area:

1. Teaching theory in an accredited nursing program
2. Provide nursing care, including personal care and activities of daily living to older adults or for chronically ill adults
3. One year experience in a long-term care facility providing direct patient care.
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