Clinical Coordinator VN PN Nursing

Concorde Career Institute•Jacksonville, FL

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator for VN/PN Nursing is responsible for planning, coordinating, and assessing clinical education experiences to ensure students meet program requirements and clinical objectives. This role manages clinical site development, preceptor and faculty training, scheduling, and compliance with state and accreditation standards. The Clinical Coordinator serves as a liaison between the academic institution and affiliated clinical sites, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with preceptors, faculty, and students. The position also supports classroom, simulation, and lab instruction as needed, providing coverage and guidance to maintain program quality. This role requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and expertise in clinical education and nursing practice.

Requirements

Education - Varies by state, campus location, course and accreditation and licensing requirements
Experience - Varies by state, campus location, course and accreditation and licensing requirements
Must meet approval and qualifications of applicable State Board on Nursing in order to hold the position.
Sufficient experience to demonstrate professional competence.
Must meet corporate and regulatory requirements.
Florida
Associate degree in nursing required; Bachelor's and Master's in nursing (strongly preferred)
Minimum three (3) years of clinical nursing experience (required)
Active LVN or RN licensure in the state of Florida.
Strong organizational and time management skills (required)
Ability to coordinate and schedule clinical placements for large student cohorts (required)
Advanced knowledge of clinical program compliance and regulatory requirements (required)
Effective verbal and written communication skills (required)
Ability to problem solve using critical thinking and clinical judgment (required)
Able and willing to:
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student information systems such as CampusNexus (preferred)
Experience with simulation-based instruction (preferred)

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule student clinical and lab hours, including make-up sessions
Verify that students meet clinical objectives on a weekly and monthly basis
Maintain documented communications with all clinical affiliates regarding schedules, testing, and compliance requirements
Develop new clinical sites and maintain relationships with current affiliates
Conduct site visits to monitor instructors, preceptors, and students, and document findings
Ensure compliance with clinical site requirements including health forms, immunizations, and physical examinations
Conduct preceptor orientation at the start of each term and as needed
Train and support new clinical faculty and preceptors
Partner with course instructors and simulation coordinators to implement simulation experiences in lieu of clinical hours when necessary
Provide clinical site coverage as needed
Advise students daily and document advisement in CampusNexus
Assist with pre-clinical classroom, lab, and simulation instruction
Ensure timely evaluation and documentation of student performance, attendance, and clinical assignments
Support orientation of new students and provide guidance on clinical requirements
Complete compliance reports, assessments, and action plans
Maintain clinical site folders, contracts, and records including the clinical injury log
Inventory, procure, and maintain clinical lab equipment and supplies, reporting deficiencies to the Program Director or Academic Dean
Attend program graduation, pinning ceremonies, and advisory board meetings
Submit quarterly goals and objectives to the Director of Nursing or Clinical Director
Participate in marketing and outreach to secure new clinical affiliates
Maintain master clinical schedules, assignment boards, and student clinical folders
Other duties as assigned