Clinical Coordinator- Nursing

Education Affiliates • Centerville, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of student clinical placement within the nursing program. This includes fostering and maintaining relationships with healthcare agencies to arrange clinical experiences that align with course objectives. The role involves developing efficient student schedules for didactic, lab, and clinical sessions, and continuously working to enhance scheduling and curriculum effectiveness. Additionally, the Clinical Coordinator orients, evaluates, and mentors adjunct/clinical faculty, manages records of clinical requirements for faculty and students, and provides emergency coverage for didactic and clinical classes when necessary. The Coordinator may also teach in the nursing program as assigned by the Dean/Director of Nursing.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered license in the state in which the program is located or multistate privilege to practice in the state.
• An earned master’s degree in nursing or bachelor of science in nursing for Practical Nursing programs.
• Experience of at least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
• Ability to act as a catalyst for creative change, organizational development, and program quality/efficiency.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assist and motivate students.
• Successfully completes criminal background check and drug screening.
• Maintains required immunizations.
• Maintains current CPR and HIPAA certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Pursues a Master of Nursing or doctoral degree in nursing degree or education/health related area (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper respect for students and maintains a student-friendly manner in the conduct of class.
• Teaches to course learning objectives on an as needed basis.
• Works effectively as part of the overall faculty team, demonstrating positive interpersonal relations, collaborating with other faculty members to meet student needs, participating in faculty meetings and program committees, and responding to requests from management.
• Establishes course schedules for faculty and students for each term, including clinical assignments and rotations, and lab, simulation, and didactic schedules.
• Coordinates student and faculty orientation to sites and promptly notifies students and/or faculty of any changes to their assignments.
• Assists clinical faculty in addressing students’ abilities to assume clinical assignments, including educational preparedness and physical, mental, and emotional behaviors.
• Orients, mentors, and evaluates clinical faculty.
• Attends faculty and departmental meetings, and participates appropriately on program committees, communicating effectively to facilitate operations.
• Provides meaningful input into strategic and fiscal planning.
• Promotes a positive image and reputation of the nursing program in the classroom, academic community, healthcare community, and community at large.
• Networks to establish contacts with employers and potential clinical partners in the community.
• Coordinates and communicates with clinical sites to schedule clinical experiences that fit effectively with course objectives.
• Evaluates each clinical site for its appropriateness in meeting student learning needs, course outcomes, and program outcomes in collaboration with the Director of Nursing Education and nursing faculty.
• Conducts routine visits to clinical sites to observe and document clinical faculty and students, assessing if objectives are being met and the clinical facilities' satisfaction with faculty and students’ performance.
• Coordinates, plans, and implements a process for demonstrating appreciation to clinical facilities and staff.
• Attends workshops and in-service education for CEUs and professional growth.
• Exhibits competency in clinical skills at all levels of the program.
• Pursues a Master of Nursing or doctoral degree in nursing or an education/health-related area (if applicable).
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level