Education Program Inspector- Harrisonburg

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia Dept of Health Professions seeks an Education Program Inspector- Harrisonburg. This wage-based position reviews applications to establish nurse aide education programs and conducts on-site visits across Harrisonburg and nearby areas.

The ideal candidate will understand adult education, nursing education requirements, and related regulations, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adult education theories and training delivery.
• Experience with nurse aide education program development and evaluation.
• Familiarity with nurse aide and nursing education requirements and standards.
• Understanding of relevant Virginia laws/regulations governing nurse aide education programs.
• Effective written and oral communication, with strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and process applications to establish nurse aide education programs.
• Conduct site visits to approved nurse aide education programs as directed by the Board.
• Coordinate visits with program directors to schedule mutually agreed times.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports for the Department.

Skills

Adult education principles

Nurse aide education program dev

Nurse aide/nursing education

Education laws/regulations

Public speaking / writing

Analytical problem solving

Tools

Windows

Job description

Title: Education Program Inspector- Harrisonburg

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $37/hr-$44/hr commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Health Professions

Location: Dept of Health Professions

Agency Website: www.dhp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health Profession's (DHP) mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public.

The EducationProgramInspector duties include but are not limited to reviewing and processing applications to establish nurse aide educationprograms in the Commonwealth and conducting visits regarding approved nurse aide educationprograms as directed by the Board and in accordance with requirements established in Board of Nursing Regulation by contacting the educationprograms to arrange for a mutually agreed upon time for the visit.

The selected candidate for this position must live in/near and be willing to travel around Harrisonburg and surrounding areas for nurse aide education program visits.

This is a wage (hourly) position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours during the 12 month period of May 1 - April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of and experience with the principles of education with emphasis on teaching adults.
• Knowledge of nurse aid/or nursing education program development, teaching and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of and experience with nurse aide and or nursing education.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing nurse aide and nursing education programs.
• Effective public contact and organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and word processing skills in a Windows environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues and make valid recommendations, to work independently and set priorities, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to prepare detailed reports.
• Live and be willing to travel around Harrisonburg and surrounding areas for nurse aide education program visits.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Employee Obligations

• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Department's Confidentiality Statement, which will be retained in your personnel file.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Agency's Code of Ethics, which will be retained in your personnel file.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to successfully complete computer systems security training prescribed by this agency and in accordance with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Successful completion of initial training and any subsequent updates is a condition of employment.
• A criminal background check is required for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.