Clinical Coordinator BSN

RN - Clinical Coordinator, BSN Program

The BSN Clinical Coordinator is an instructor (academic or clinical) appointment and has administrative academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program.  This individual demonstrates competence in clinical education teaching and curriculum development.  In addition, the PNCC’s primary responsibility is to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with the Director of Nursing and/or the Associate Director of Nursing.

All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.  

Principle Accountabilities & Deliverables 

• Scheduling/Coordination of student clinical and lab hours
• Scheduling student at clinical sites and make up hours
• Weekly (as applies) verification that students have met their clinical objectives.
• Maintenance of documented monthly communications with all clinical affiliates, via a simple open newsletter or the like, to relay important clinical information, (i.e.: upcoming schedule changes, testing, documentation, etc.).
• Assist with pre-clinical classroom and other instruction assignments.
• Help to obtain new clinical affiliates as required by the program.
• Inventory, procure equipment, supplies, and assure readiness of the clinical laboratory. Report all broken, defective or needed equipment to Program Director and the Academic Dean immediately and suggest remedy.
• Document visits to all clinical sites on a regularly scheduled basis as approved by the Program Director.
• Attend all program graduation and pinning ceremonies.
• Process students’ physical examination, immunization reports and additional health forms required by clinical sites to assure compliance.
• Remain available in person, by phone or other methods of communication at any time a student is in clinic, to solve problems as they arise
• Assist the Director of Nursing and/or the Clinical Director and with any assigned projects
• Conduct preceptor orientation at the start of each term and as deemed necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Licenses / Certifications

• Must have an active and unencumbered current RN license and the privilege to practice nursing in the state of Colorado

Education / Experience  

• BSN from an accredited school required and MSN preferred
• Must have been actively employed in nursing in the past three years (ACCSC); If the instructor has not been actively employed in nursing in the past three years, the instructor’s advanced preparation in nursing, nursing education, and nursing administration and prior relevant nursing employment may be taken into consideration in evaluation the qualifications for the position
• Must meet all regulatory and corporate qualifications
• Must meet approval of regulatory board in order to hold position  

Skills 

• Communicates between the Academic Institution and Affiliated Clinical Education Sites
• Clinical Education Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment of students, preceptors, and clinical sites
• Clinical Site Development
• Clinical Faculty and Preceptor training
• Serve as clinical, simulation and lab faculty when coverage is necessary
• Partner with course instructor and/or the simulation coordinator to map and implement virtual simulation in lieu of clinical experiences when necessary

Abilities 

• Ability to:
  • Coordinate and schedule clinical placements for over 100 practical nursing students
  • Problem solve through critical thinking and clinical judgement skills
  • Demonstrate ability of organizational skills and time management skills
  • Show proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft™
  • Effectively communicate in writing and verbally

Standard Abilities

• 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 tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

• Work 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 onsite. 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. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.

Salary: $102,000