Clinical Coordinator-Nursing

OVERVIEW: The Clinical Coordinator manages the clinical education component of the curriculum.BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION: The Clinical Coordinator position plans, coordinates, facilitates, administers, and monitors, activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with academic and clinical faculty. These activities ensure the quality of our students learning experience during clinical education. Clinical Coordinators accomplish this through:Assists with the development and assessment of the clinical education component of the curriculum with the Program DirectorCoordination and implementation of the clinical education component of the curriculum including site placements, site visits, and evaluationResponsible for facilitating students' clinical educationResponsible for ensuring clinical education program complianceESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists in the development and assessment of clinical education component of the curriculumResponsible for the administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic programDevelops monitors and refines the clinical education component of the Facilitates quality learning experiences for students during clinicalClinical Nursing- FT must have an MSN, a Florida RN License and 4 years of work experience in the field. In addition, some prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.This is a full-time position that requires day, and weekend availability.Coordination and implementation of the clinical education component of the curriculum including site placements, site visits, and evaluationSelects clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of an ethical and professional facility that incorporates the programs core Documents and assesses clinical education sites and clinical educators to determine Coordinates the ongoing development of the clinical facility database with maintenance of clinical agreements and other appropriate clinical informationEnsure clinical agreements are current and that students are assigned only to those facilities in which there are properly executed and unexpired contractsmunicates program curriculum, philosophy, objectives, evaluative criteria, policies, procedures, clinical dates, and other pertinent information to affiliating clinical Serves as a liaison between the students and clinical Responsible for facilitating students' clinical educationCommunicates and oversees communication with the Center Coordinators of Clinical Education, Clinical Instructors and students to monitor progress and assess students' Provides guidance and support as required to problem solve and discuss students Meets with students prior to clinical affiliations to disseminate information on clinical policies and procedures, clinical site information, clinical education philosophy and Assesses students' performance during clinical Administers policies and procedures for immunization, preventative health practices, and for management of student injuries while at clinical site.Prepares clinical rotation assignment Teaches clinical education courses and other related course content based on areas of content and clinical Responsible for ensuring clinical education program complianceComplies with site requirementsEnsures student physical and/or immunizations forms are current and in complianceTracks and issues continuing education hours in conjunction in accordance to the state and local Ensures liability protection of students (and faculty if required) inclusive of professional, governmental, institutional, and risk management PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may be required to stand or sit for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Professional office setting; controlled indoor climate; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.LOCATION:This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Chancellor and/or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President/Vice President and all final approvals must come from the Chancellor and/or designee.Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.Job Specification Clinical CoordinatorKnowledge, Skills, and Experience:The Clinical Coordinator manages the clinical education component of the curriculum. Thus, the Clinical Coordinator provides a heavy degree of interaction with managers, faculty and students. The role requires someone that is able to adapt to changes in the work environment and is able to manage competing demands.Below is an inclusive but not exhaustive list of various knowledge, skills, and other characteristics that are necessary for effective performance in this position.- Knowledge:Management - communicating with and facilitating discussions among a diverse range of highly educated professionals across a variety of disciplinesPlanning - organizing and prioritizing the needs and goals of campus level program faculty-Experience: Experience in an academic environment, and particularly in a career college environment, is of great importance. Work experience in the following areas is highly valued:Academic teaching (higher education)Career college teaching/management (program/department chair)Professional/executive education (administration)- Skills:Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.Time Management - Organize prospect data, develop and follow an approach, and organize time; notify appropriate person with an alternate plan when needed.Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions, and uses reason even when dealing with emotional Education, Experience, and Training:Clinical Coordinator must have the minimum degree required for the specific discipline and have experience and appropriate credentials and licensures in their relevant area of academia.Location:This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Chancellor and/or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President/Vice President and all final approvals must come from the Chancellor and/or designee.BENEFITS401(k) 401(k) matchingDental InsuranceHealth InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time off