Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Clinical Site Coordinator

The primary purpose of this position is for overall coordination of clinical sites in which students receive clinical experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates clinical sites in which students receive clinical experience.
• Coordinate student assignments and placements with faculty.
• May supervise, educate, and evaluate the clinical faculty as required by PD.
• Assist in the orientation of new faculty to their clinical assignments as necessary.
• Ensures that the clinical affiliation agreements are in place.
• Distributes documentation for student clinical experiences in advance of all clinical experiences.
• Evaluates student performance against program objectives through feedback from clinical instructors and personal observations; provides regular feedback to students to ensure strengths and opportunities be managed appropriately.
• The Clinical Coordinator must be knowledgeable about the Curriculum; be knowledgeable about the program's evaluation of student learning and performance; and effective in ensuring appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement in the clinical experience.
• Evaluates clinical sites and instructors against program objectives and accreditation criteria.
• Receives and verifies student attendance.
• Ensures Registrar's records are accurate and received timely.
• Problem solves student and site issue to ensure that program mission and goals are met.
• Participates in any activities assigned by academic leadership in support of the evolution of the clinical experience including Student Rev. Boards, In-Services Training, and curriculum review.
• Builds effective relationships and partnerships in the professional community, has a working knowledge of the community needs, facilities, and how they operate to better serve the college in delivering superior experiences to students.
• Visit clinical sites/practicum as appropriate.
• Leverages community partnerships to collaborate with Career Services in helping students find employment in their field of study post-graduation.
• Completes other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Core Competencies:

• Integrity and Ethics
  - Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Adaptability – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Organization Support – Supports organizations goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects needs to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the institution.
• Communication – Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.

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Competencies:

• Project Management – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different…