Clinical Coordinator For VN / PN Nursing
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.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Program Administration
Coordinate and schedule student clinical and lab hours, including make-up sessions
Verify that students meet clinical objectives on a weekly and monthly basisMaintain documented communications with all clinical affiliates regarding schedules, testing, and compliance requirementsDevelop new clinical sites and maintain relationships with current affiliatesConduct site visits to monitor instructors, preceptors, and students, and document findingsEnsure compliance with clinical site requirements including health forms, immunizations, and physical examinationsFaculty and Preceptor SupportConduct preceptor orientation at the start of each term and as needed
Train and support new clinical faculty and preceptorsPartner with course instructors and simulation coordinators to implement simulation experiences in lieu of clinical hours when necessaryProvide clinical site coverage as neededInstruction and Student AdvisementAdvise students daily and document advisement in CampusNexus
Assist with pre-clinical classroom, lab, and simulation instructionEnsure timely evaluation and documentation of student performance, attendance, and clinical assignmentsSupport orientation of new students and provide guidance on clinical requirementsProgram Operations and ComplianceComplete compliance reports, assessments, and action plans
Maintain clinical site folders, contracts, and records including the clinical injury logInventory, procure, and maintain clinical lab equipment and supplies, reporting deficiencies to the Program Director or Academic DeanAttend program graduation, pinning ceremonies, and advisory board meetingsSubmit quarterly goals and objectives to the Director of Nursing or Clinical DirectorParticipate in marketing and outreach to secure new clinical affiliatesMaintain master clinical schedules, assignment boards, and student clinical foldersQualifications
Education - Varies by state, campus location, course and accreditation and licensing requirementsExperience - Varies by state, campus location, course and accreditation and licensing requirementsMust 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.FloridaAssociate 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)Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student information systems such as CampusNexus (preferred)Ability to problem solve using critical thinking and clinical judgment (required)Experience with simulation-based instruction (preferred)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 tasksSafely ambulate and / or maneuver when on-site at Company locationsDemonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibilityAbility to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneouslyAbility to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates to essential functions of the positionAbility to foster long-term relationships with stakeholdersWork 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.