Nurse Education Coordinator (Extended Deadline)

Nurse Education Coordinator (Extended Deadline) Salary $48,969.96 - $63,660.96 Annually Location Carbondale, Illinois Job Type Administrative Professional Job Number 2600111 Department Office of Innovation and Economic Development-SIUC Opening Date 05/08/2026 Closing Date 5/22/2027 11:59

PM Central FLSA:

Exempt Security/Safety Sensitive:

NA FTE 1.0

Description Benefits Description Under the direction of SIU OIED and OWIR leadership, this role conducts statewide oversight of Illinois CNA training programs through on-site theory and clinical inspections, reporting findings, supporting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) standards. The position also coordinates and delivers CNA and instructor training workshops, competency exam preparation, and train-the-trainer programs, maintains certification exam content, and provides continuing education opportunities across Illinois. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Examples of Duties Under direction of the SIU Executive Director of Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED) and Director of Workforce Innovation and Research (OWIR), and in conjunction with the additional nurse education coordinators, duties include, but are not limited to: Between all coordinators, conduct a minimum of one hundred and fifty (150) Illinois CNA training program theory and/or clinical site monitoring inspections each calendar year. Target site visit area for incumbent is northern half of Illinois. Provide a complete report of each site monitoring inspection to DPH within three days of the inspection. Revise site monitoring inspection guidelines/procedures, checklists, and forms as needed and submit to DPH within thirty days prior to any inspection. Conduct on-site theory and/or clinical checks, and work with DPH training program conformance and improvement. Identify any potential and actual issues with programs based on cluster report analysis, program theory, clinical site visits, and DPH specifications. DPH must be notified within three days. Follow up on corrective action plans as requested by DPH. Coordinate Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Illinois Nurse Aid Competency Exam (INACE) workshops in the State of Illinois. Conduct up to fourteen training workshops per year. Review and update all training materials in preparation of the training workshops. Update standardized presentation materials based on DPH workshop requirements and training needs. Coordinate with, co-host, and provide standardized instruction for the train-the trainer course or workshop. Provide for or arrange continuing education units (CEUs) credits and documentation accepted by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations for continuing education required for licensure as a registered professional nurse to each individual who successfully completes the workshop when CEUs are not provide by the hosting site. Present at these training workshops at no cost to the host site. Co-host CNA and CNA-lnstructors workshops and conferences, contingent on available funding, at various sites across Illinois with CEUs provided for those who successfully complete the workshop when CEUs are not provided by the hosting site. Provide training and testing for instructors in accordance with the Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant and Aides Training Programs Code. Provide up to eight standardized train-the-trainer workshops each year, as requested by DPH. Maintain, review, and update as needed the bank of questions for any Nurse Aide Training Program certification exams delivered by the department. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

BS in Nursing or Education by date of hire. Must have a registered professional nurse license (or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment) by the State of Illinois' Department of Financial and Professional Regulations. Licensure must be provided annually to OIED. Must have two years of recent experience in long-term care. Familiarity with restorative or rehabilitative nursing. Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Residency in Northern Illinois, preferably within the Chicago metropolitan area

Required Documents:

Submit a letter of application, CV, proof of RN license, transcripts, and three references .

Contact:

Holly Sparkman, hsparkman@siu.edu Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties. The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits , employee tuition waivers , and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/ . Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS).

These benefits include:

Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program. SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents , a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni , and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP) .

For more information please visit:

https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/ Employer Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Address 900 S. Normal Ave Carbondale, Illinois, 62901 Website https://siu.edu/