Nursing Clinical Coordinator

James Sprunt Community College • Kenansville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of lab, clinical simulated instruction, and clinicals for the ADN and PN programs; plan, prepare, and teach assigned courses/clinical; evaluate student progress and provide academic advising; maintain necessary student records; submit departmental and institutional reports promptly; assist in departmental and institutional planning; serve on college committees; perform other job-related duties. The work is performed under the supervision of the Dean of Health Education. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Identifies and formulates clinical contracts with all clinical facilities; Evaluates student readiness for clinicals including review for completeness of files (physical exams, CPR, criminal background checks, and immunization/titers, and any other requirements of the clinical agency); Organizes and assess the orientation each semester for clinical/lab instructors; Orients new part-time faculty to clinical supervision role; Collaborates with Department Head and course/clinical instructors on make-up clinical assignments; Establishes policies and procedures for lab areas for the department; Coordinates lab services to best accommodate student and faculty needs; Inventories equipment and supplies on an annual basis; Assist faculty with skills testing as needed; Monitors and submits needed equipment and supply requests; Schedules and provides lab assistance to students for practice and remediation; Assists other faculty with lab activities by preparing lab areas with necessary equipment set up and supplies for scheduled activities; Maintains lab areas by keeping unused equipment and supplies in designated storage areas when not in use; Meets and holds classes as needed/scheduled; Provides assistance to students; Refers students to other college staff when necessary; Prepares, implements and evaluates student learning outcome course outlines based upon program outcomes; Keeps current on subject matter and teaching methodologies; Creates, administers, grades and maintains records for exams, projects, activities, clinical performance, and reports for evaluation of students in each course; Conducts student conferences on a semester basis in relation to progress in classroom and clinical activities; Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental student policies; Supervises and evaluates clinical performance (facilitates at least one clinical group per semester); Completes and submits institutional reports on a timely basis; Provides input and participates in the College's Planning Process; Maintains required office hours each week; Recruits students and implements retention strategies; Participates/assists with coordination of specific program/course management; Implements the College's Academic Advising System; Participates in registration and preregistration; Serves as Advisor to selected student organizations and/or associations; Serves as liaison between college, student, public, community and business/industry in area of professional expertise; Continuously analyzes and evaluates instructional results to improve instruction and evaluation of student progress; Provides students and college with written course expectations as defined by the college including general course information, course objectives, methods used in evaluation of students, grading policy, attendance policy, textbooks, etc. Provides supervisor with a copy of all current syllabi for courses taught; Provides supervisor with a copy of all course SLOs and SLO assessment for courses taught; Assists with connecting program learning outcomes to institutional competencies; Conducts on-going self-evaluations to improve instructional techniques and methodologies; Provides assistance in implementing the College's Program Review process and recommendations. Promotes a positive image of the college; Engages in a program of professional development and community service; Serves on college committees; Acquires computer/technology competencies as appropriate to position; Assists with equipment and software maintenance; Maintains security of personal computer access; Performs other professional or job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally through speech and writing
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with multiple coordinators and nurses at many institutions
• Ability to identify, communicate, and analyze problems
• Ability to take ownership and utilize constructive feedback
• Must be punctual, professional, and ethically conduct oneself
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work respectfully within a team environment
• Ability to remain flexible and effectively perform job during unexpected situations and changing conditions
• Technology skills and ability to teach others
• Proficiently operate a computer and related software
• Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Skill in managing executive calendars
• Ability to take initiative in solving or improving problems and situations proactively
• Skill in organizing, planning, and coordinating meetings and travel arrangements
• Proven knowledge and skill in using advanced features of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs
• A bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with completion of a graduate nursing education program from a regionally accredited institution within three years of initial employment
• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• Good communication and human relation skills
• Basic computer skills
• Have completed or within the first three years of employment complete preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education
• CPR certification required along with requirements of clinical agencies as assigned
• Two calendar years prior to full-time employment in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Nursing Education in addition to the other requirements listed above
• Bilingual
• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
• Some experience in teaching nurse education at the college level
• Some experience in varied health care areas
• Experience in teaching via distance learning

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of lab, clinical simulated instruction, and clinicals for the ADN and PN programs
• Plan, prepare, and teach assigned courses/clinical
• Evaluate student progress and provide academic advising
• Maintain necessary student records
• Submit departmental and institutional reports promptly
• Assist in departmental and institutional planning
• Serve on college committees
• Perform other job-related duties
• Identify and formulate clinical contracts with all clinical facilities
• Evaluate student readiness for clinicals including review for completeness of files (physical exams, CPR, criminal background checks, and immunization/titers, and any other requirements of the clinical agency)
• Organize and assess the orientation each semester for clinical/lab instructors
• Orient new part-time faculty to clinical supervision role
• Collaborate with Department Head and course/clinical instructors on make-up clinical assignments
• Establish policies and procedures for lab areas for the department
• Coordinate lab services to best accommodate student and faculty needs
• Inventory equipment and supplies on an annual basis
• Assist faculty with skills testing as needed
• Monitor and submit needed equipment and supply requests
• Schedule and provide lab assistance to students for practice and remediation
• Assist other faculty with lab activities by preparing lab areas with necessary equipment set up and supplies for scheduled activities
• Maintain lab areas by keeping unused equipment and supplies in designated storage areas when not in use
• Meet and hold classes as needed/scheduled
• Provide assistance to students
• Refer students to other college staff when necessary
• Prepare, implement and evaluate student learning outcome course outlines based upon program outcomes
• Keep current on subject matter and teaching methodologies
• Create, administer, grade and maintain records for exams, projects, activities, clinical performance, and reports for evaluation of students in each course
• Conduct student conferences on a semester basis in relation to progress in classroom and clinical activities
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental student policies
• Supervise and evaluate clinical performance (facilitate at least one clinical group per semester)
• Complete and submit institutional reports on a timely basis
• Provide input and participate in the College's Planning Process
• Maintain required office hours each week
• Recruit students and implement retention strategies
• Participate/assist with coordination of specific program/course management
• Implement the College's Academic Advising System
• Participate in registration and preregistration
• Serve as Advisor to selected student organizations and/or associations
• Serve as liaison between college, student, public, community and business/industry in area of professional expertise
• Continuously analyze and evaluate instructional results to improve instruction and evaluation of student progress
• Provide students and college with written course expectations as defined by the college including general course information, course objectives, methods used in evaluation of students, grading policy, attendance policy, textbooks, etc.
• Provide supervisor with a copy of all current syllabi for courses taught
• Provide supervisor with a copy of all course SLOs and SLO assessment for courses taught
• Assist with connecting program learning outcomes to institutional competencies
• Conduct on-going self-evaluations to improve instructional techniques and methodologies
• Provide assistance in implementing the College's Program Review process and recommendations
• Promote a positive image of the college
• Engage in a program of professional development and community service
• Serve on college committees
• Acquire computer/technology competencies as appropriate to position
• Assist with equipment and software maintenance
• Maintain security of personal computer access
• Perform other professional or job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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