Nursing Clinical Coordinator

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Position Summary:

Bryant & Stratton College's Nursing Clinical Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating clinical sites to support nursing student hands-on competency and skill development to fulfill program degree requirements. This position requires an exceptional level of professionalism and problem-solving skills to foster collaboration and relationship building with hospitals, students, faculty and Career Services. The Coordinator will demonstrate the ability to assess sites to match cultures and teaching personalities to achieve optimal long-term results. BSN program looking for an experienced nurse with a solid understanding of local facilities (Catholic Health System, Kaleida, ECMC, McGuire, Elderwood), ability to orient, train and supervise clinical instructors. Must be poised , mature and solid clinical skills

Essential Position Responsibilities/Functions:

1. Coordinates recruiting, selection, contracting, monitoring, and evaluating of clinical sites and faculty. Provides coaching, training, and guidance to clinical faculty.

2. Works in conjunction with the Nursing Academic Program Director, Associate Nursing Academic Program Director, and academic advisor to set up clinical schedules and evaluate student clinical learning experiences. Visits NURS 404/all clinical sites at least once each rotation to ensure sites continue to support a relevant and comprehensive nursing experience.

3. Ensures all documentation, reporting, and clinical activities are in compliance with all standards, competencies, policies, and guidelines set forth by Bryant & Stratton College and local, state, and national accrediting agencies.

4. Contact potential agencies for clinical/practicum placements. Attempt at least 1 new Community clinical affiliation agreement a month

5. Notifies Program Coordinator of the need to initiate contract agreements.

6. Maintains and implements affiliation agreements with a variety of community agencies.

7. Serves as the point of contact for NURS 404 clinical sites. For any issues that may arise between staff at the clinical site and clinical faculty and students.

8. Meet with each Nursing Cohort in semester 3, 4, 5, 6,7 in March, July, and November to review clinical health requirements and obtain all signed paperwork for clinical agency in upcoming semester.

9. Serve as the primary liaison between the College and clinical agency for all student onboarding communications.

10. Add semester evaluations on site of clinical instructors.

11. Serves on college committees and participate in campus events. (Faculty Org., Admission & Progression, Curriculum, Program Evaluation)

12 Participates in Influencer Relations Activities with healthcare facilities including, but not limited to, active participation in related professional associations, and building business connection in the community. Researches and analyzes data to identify field, market, and campus trends. Serves as the first point of contact for resolution of clinical personnel issues, which may arise between staff at the clinical site and clinical faculty and students.

13. Models lifelong learning and ensure program quality through continuous professional development. Other responsibilities as assigned, to include teaching as needed.

14. Submit health clearance data and signed clinical agency paperwork to each clinical agency.

15. Schedule EMR training for all student as required by the clinical agency.

16. Notify Course Lead that health clearance has been obtained and the EMR training schedule.

17. Create and maintain nursing student health requirements files.

18. Serves as primary contact for all nursing faculty questions related to required health clearance and EMR requirements.

19. Notifies Course Lead and Nursing PD/Program Coordinator of any identified areas of

20. Advocates and markets the nursing programs to recruit potential preceptors/sites for student rotations.

21. Coordinates ongoing communication between the Course Lead and the agency/preceptor in the initiation, implementation, and evaluation of site placements and student experiences.

22. maintain all communication with education managers on site to ensure our students have the appropriate orientations required to perform clinical there.

23. Attend yearly Upstate Annual Clinical School meeting as indicated.

24. Other responsibilities as assigned, to include teach two clinical rotations per term (up to 14 contact hours).

Qualifications and Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Nursing with appropriate nationally recognized professional certification or licensure
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years work experience as a nurse
• Familiarity with simulation, virtual clinical excursion and Nursing informatics systems and technologies currently used in Nursing programs
• Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and ethical practice with emphasis on problem solving, conflict management, adaptability, creativity, and sensitivity to diversity
• Ability to recognize and proactively address areas of opportunity and challenge
• Proven administrative, strategic thinking and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications
• Proven ability to function as a member of a team within established college, state, federal, and accrediting/ approval agency regulations, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, student success, and campus culture and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Some instruction in educational theory and techniques desired

Salary:

$78,000 to $80,000 per year

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate's actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.