POSITION SUMMARY
Coordinates all clinical facilities and clinical experiences for nursing students. Is also responsible for obtaining and maintaining clinical sites. This is a staff position reporting directly to the Director of Nursing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
· Visits potential clinical sites and initiates the necessary agreement documents for approval.
· Plans and assigns student activities in the clinical settings.
· Visits clinical sites where students are assigned and checks that objectives and assignment are posted.
· During clinical visits, meets with the facility Director of Nursing or their designee, to identify potential concerns and solve any problems.
· Discusses with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to learning experience.
· Responsible for scheduling and overseeing orientation of all new staff.
· Evaluates clinical objectives and makes sure they are being met in the clinical area.
· Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with Program Director or designee.
· Is responsible to assist the student to develop an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health care profession.
· Participates as a team member to develop and implement the Facility Retention Plan to retain current facilities and obtain new facilities.
· Assists in promoting efficient and economic use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
· Works with Fundamentals instructor and teaching assistant to be sure lab supplies are ordered as needed.
· Orders supplies for new class starts including books.
· Participates in the selection and preparation of instructional materials.
· Contributes to the development of new and better ways for performing job functions.
· Provides a professional role model for students.
· Serves as a substitute instructor as needed.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
· Knowledge of Board of Nursing regulations for clinical learning desired.
· Interacts effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and external customers of the College including Advisory Board members, clinical sites and externship and other off-campus sites.
· Exceptional customer focused skills. Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact. Commitment to the success of the students and the school.
· Interpersonal skills including questioning, listening and showing concern and respect for others.
· Solid writing skills to communicate effectively in memos, letters, and via email.
· Highly organized and detail oriented.
· Ability to set goals and prioritize tasks and/or resources to accomplish those goals; effectively
manages time and able to handle multiple tasks while completing them within assigned deadlines. Manages records accurately.
· Excellent verbal communication skills including ability to project voice and be clearly understood when speaking in front of a group.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities.
· Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
For Practical Nursing Programs in Nevada:
· Must possess and maintain current Nevada Registered Nursing license.
· Must possess a Master’s degree with a major in nursing from an accredited school.
· Three to five years of experience in nursing
For Vocational Nursing Programs in CA:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution satisfactory to the Board and a minimum of two years of experience as a licensed nurse within the past five years or
- Associates degree from an accredited institution satisfactory to the Board and a minimum of six recent years of recent experience as a licensed nurse.
