"Prepare to be the best" is not just a saying at Clarkson College; it's part of our Mission. Every member of our team plays a vital role in preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services and become the best in their chosen field.

Clarkson College is currently seeking a Professional Development Program Coordinator. This position serves as a role model, teacher, consultant, change agent, recruiter, and facilitator in assessing learning needs of clinical staff/students in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and activities for Nurse Aid Course, Medication Aide Course, Medical Assistant Course, and other Community Advancement health care courses utilizing a college or state of Nebraska approved curriculum. Responsible for curricular maintenance of courses. Oversees clinical site instructors in their instructional role and maintains contact and assists in establishing contracts with numerous clinical sites. Dialogue with medical facility clinical personnel and other instructors expected as needed per course.

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum two years nursing experience required; one year or more experience working in a long-term care facility required.
* Minimum of 6 months experience teaching nurse aide, medication aide or other related health care courses OR a minimum of six months experience supervising nurse aides or nurses required.
* Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
* Current State of Nebraska RN license or compact agreement state RN license required.
* Current American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers required.
* Current valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
* Ability to meet and maintain insurability requirements as defined by the fleet automobile liability insurance carrier required.
* Demonstrated desire to work with students required.
* Positive professional attitude required.
* Effective interpersonal skills required.
* Good organizational skills required.
* Effective problem-solving skills required.
* Effective communication skills required.
* Ability to foster and model effective customer relations required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in nursing preferred.
* Previous experience in instruction of nurse aide course and/or medication aide course preferred.
* Previous experience in curriculum development preferred.

Why Clarkson College:

Clarkson College is a private college in Omaha, Nebraska and is known for leading the education and training needs in our region for over 135 years. Clarkson College's core values consist of learning, excellence, integrity, commitment, and caring.

Recognized as a 2024 Great College to Work For, Clarkson College offers a flexible work schedule and family-friendly benefits to all our employees.

Retirement match contribution
Paid Time Off
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses.
Support for Community Involvement
Wellness Incentives

Clarkson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.

Working at Clarkson College means making a commitment to teaching and developing future health care leaders. Your work will be key to the success of your co-workers as you help our students feel comfortable, prepared and confident to enter this rewarding field.