Location: Rochester, NY Category: Grant Positions Posted On: Fri Nov 17 2023 Job Description:

Function of Position:

This is a grant-funded 10-month position. It will begin in the Fall 2023 and continue until December 2026. This opportunity is eligible for paid time off and benefits.

The Nursing Success coach supports the mission and philosophy and program learning outcomes of the Department of Nursing at Monroe Community College. They assist prelicensure nursing students with developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviors of the

professional registered nurse. These topics include but are not limited to: academic goal setting, individual learning styles and study strategies, time management, test-taking strategies, nursing skills, and career coaching. They may lead individual or group

sessions for nursing students. The nursing success coach will work to connect students with academic, social and career supports through advising and referral to college and community resources.

This role requires frequent engagement with students and provides additional academic support to improve retention and academic success through course and program and increased licensure pass rates.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop & maintain knowledge of the current program curriculum and develop familiarity with course resources

• Coordinate and implement strategies to support student success and retention

• Work collaboratively with Faculty, Technical Assistant (T.A.) and Nursing Learning Center (NLC) Coordinator

• Demonstrate current, detailed and accurate knowledge of concepts tested by NCLEXRN as well as currency in nursing practice

• Demonstrate knowledge of Next Generation NCLEX examinations changes

• Provide academic coaching to nursing students, individually and in groups as appropriate

• Maintain accurate detailed records of student attendance and participation

• Maintain open communication with course faculty regarding student progress

• Provide skill remediation and skill practice in the nursing lab

• Assist students in applying nursing concepts and clinical judgement related to course content

• Work with students to examine their learning styles, study habits, information retention and barriers to success

• Enhance students' awareness of requirements for achieving academic success and assist them in developing new strategies to support learning

• Meet with LPN students admitted at least once a semester to provide mentoring and academic support

• Coordinates appropriate student referrals to college and community services

• Provide student workshops (e.g., test-taking, study skills, time management, stress and anxiety reduction, campus resources etc.)

• Build a library of resources that may be shared with students and faculty

• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair

• Ensure compliance with legal aspects of operation of NLC

• Promote and participate in creating an atmosphere of service to faculty, staff and students

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct

• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment

• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College

• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college

• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students

  Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned B.S.N. from a regionally accredited higher education institution

• Current unencumbered New York State RN license

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with faculty, other departments, staff, and students

• Evidence of strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Proficiency with a variety of software including Microsoft Office and online resources required

• Aptitude to develop competence with a wide range of clinical equipment/technology encountered in the healthcare environment required

• Competence with use of educational technology required

• Knowledge of coaching, instructional and mentoring techniques

• 2+ years recent experience in an academic setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned M.S. in nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

  Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $48,000-$55,000 and is based on these mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

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