BON 25-18 Nurse 3 (Nursing Consultant for APRN Licensure and Practice)

Nursing Consultant for APRN Licensure and Practice (4242) B24 .
Performs consultative and administrative work for the Board of Nursing. Works under the direction of the APRN Licensing Supervisor to: assist with the operations of all APRN processes including the application process for advanced practice registered nurses including but not limited to reviewing and approving educational credentials and preparation for entry into advanced practice for applicants; assist in interpreting applicable laws and rules to the public, nurses, and educators; develop, implement, and evaluate rules, policies, and procedures related to advanced practice registered nurses and APRN education; collaborate to support the development, implementation and evaluation of rules, policies, and procedures related to APRN education. May participate as a speaker in workshops; assist the Nursing Consultants for Practice as directed by the supervisor; and serve as liaison to professional organizations and groups with interests in advanced practice nursing and education. Works under minimum supervision with latitude for use of initiative and judgment.
Assists the Supervisor for APRN Licensure and Directors with establishing a culture of teamwork, collaboration and support within the Agency. Contributes to agency goals and objectives and adheres to agency ethics and personnel policies.

FUNCTIONS:
Actively participate in and serve as the primary reviewer in the process for review and approval of applicants for advanced practice nursing licensure, evaluation of academic courses and prescriptive authority.
Contributes to all aspects of the APRN Department under the general direction of the Supervisor for APRN Licensure. Contributes the work of the APRN Department to promote quality improvement in daily operations.
Confer and correspond with individuals and groups regarding the interpretation of the Nursing Practice Act, the Board rules and regulations, as well as other Federal and State laws, rules, or regulations, as they apply to advanced practice, vocational nursing practice, professional registered nursing practice, and nursing education.
Communicate with external administrative personnel, school and program directors, accreditation directors and/or liaisons to verify program requirements, curricula, and other information as needed for licensure processing.
Assist in the development and implementation of Board policies, procedures, objectives, and strategic plan, particularly as they apply to advanced nursing practice and education.
Consult with and assist investigations staff regarding complaints or investigations; education credential reviews, and/or provide expert testimony.
Participate with inter/intra agency and extended committees or task forces to represent the Board, provide consultation, and prepare reports for the Board.
Assist with evaluation of continuing education documentation to determine compliance with advanced practice rules.
Staff the advanced practice advisory committee and other committees as assigned.
Participate as a speaker at Board sponsored workshops.
Perform other functions as assigned by the Supervisor of APRN Licensure including special projects and/or reports to the Board.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must be willing to travel within the State of Texas as needed (typically less than 10%)
This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
Refer to personnel policies for other conditions of employment.

The Texas Board of Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran in its hiring and recruitment process. Veterans' and former foster youth employment preferences are granted as required by law. The Texas Board of Nursing participates in E-Verify, and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

MILITARY CROSSWALK:

ARMY: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 66B, 66C, 66E, 66F, 66G, 66H, 66P, 66R, 66S, 66T, 66W, 66N

NAVY: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 290X

COAST GUARD: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalent

MARINE CORPS: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalent

AIR FORCE: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX, 46YX

SPACE FORCE: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS: The Nursing Consultant must be licensed as a registered nurse in Texas and must have the following minimum qualifications:

Education
Graduate of a professional nursing program approved or accredited by the state in which the program was conducted.
Graduate of an accredited college or university with an earned master's degree in nursing.
APRN licensure preferred but not required.

Experience
Broad clinical experience in various types of professional nursing positions.
Within the previous five (5) years from date of applying, have either three (3) years of experience in teaching in a professional or graduate nursing education program; or three (3) years of experience of clinical practice as an advanced practice registered nurse.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of state laws relating to the practice of professional nursing, especially the Nursing Practice Act and The Rules and Regulations Relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice.
Basic knowledge of the role and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing in the regulation of nursing and advanced practice nursing.
General knowledge of the diverse conceptualizations of nursing as a profession.
Knowledge of professional and advanced practice nursing, the current issues, and the role of nurses at all levels of licensure in the current health care delivery system.
General knowledge of professional nursing or advanced practice registered nursing curricula and accreditation processes.
Articulate speaker; effective presentation delivery skills to both large and small audiences
Ability to adapt adult learner taxonomy level of presentation to the audience at hand.
Critical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to be consistent in work activities and products
Well-organized and demonstrates attention to detail
Ability to analyze and synthesize information in a short period of time.
Ability to effectively write reports suitable for public distribution.
Basic skills for research utilization or for arriving at evidence-based decisions.
General knowledge of computer technology and information security practices.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure including communications infrastructure and cybersecurity infrastructure.

Professional Development
Recognized as possessing the personal and professional integrity that is necessary to maintain the respect of state officials, professional colleagues, and the general public.
Recognized as possessing the ethical standards required of state employees.
Recognized as able to use sound judgment, consider issues with objectivity, apply standards for decision-making with consistency, and as being honest.
Recognized as able to use appropriate grooming, manner, and conduct as adjuncts to effective communication with others.
Recognized as displaying accountability for own professional actions and development with the potential to develop a deep sense of responsibility for the professional aspects of state board work.