Vocational Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Summary: Under the immediate supervision of the Program Director, the incumbent faculty is responsible for classroom instruction, laboratory integration, and coordination of students in the Vocational Nursing Program curriculum.  As clinical coordinator, the incumbent will participate in bedside clinical instruction and other aspects of program instructional strategies, overseeing and visitation of designated clinical sites, clinical scheduling, and coordination of clinical student training. 

What We Offer: The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $70,000 - $85,000 per year.

Essential Duties and Requirements:

• Prepares lessons and lesson plans relative to the course of study; develops or assists with the development and review of curriculum.
• Presents curriculum, lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory supervision as indicated by curricular directives; stimulates student interest for continuous learning
• Assesses and analyzes student mastery of course and program learning outcomes.
• Reviews assessment data and adjusts curriculum and instructional methodologies to improve student learning.
• Contributes to outcome discussions at the campus, program and institution levels.
• Fulfills all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities
• Maintains records of attendance, academic progress, and laboratory performance; provides timely summary grade records to registrar and/or assigned records personnel; assures student conformance to campus expectations; maintains class discipline
• Supervises the laboratory component of a course; maintains equipment and consumable supplies; communicates equipment and supply needs to the program director
• Attends required faculty, staff or operational meetings as determined by need or directive; communicates student difficulties to supervisors and/or educational administration
• Participates in the evaluation of students, classroom, or instructional methodologies; maintains a confidential manner relative to academic grades, discussions, and personal or financial records of students
• Promotes a positive role model to students; promotes a positive impression to the public relative to campus programs and pursuits
• Maintains awareness for student safety, building and resource security, and hazards prevention; reports unsafe or suspicious activities to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Serves as primary program clinical coordinator, schedules and coordinates visits in order to maximize student instruction and favorable instructional environment in the clinical setting
• Communicates student progress and clinical site activities in a timely manner; maintain accurate records of time, travel and instructional activities in clinical sites
• Coordinates clinical site resources in order to maximize learning outcomes; instructs, supervises and directs students in the provision of clinical respiratory care practice
• Assesses student progress and makes suggestions for improvement; assures accessibility and availability for students while in designated clinical sites
• Coordinates clinical practice to didactic and curricular standards and theory
• Participates in the on-going evaluation of student progress; communicates progress and/or student difficulties to program faculty in a timely manner
• Maintains accurate records of time, destination and progress; provides documentation when applicable
• Assists in the rotational evaluation of students in both clinical and campus environments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:   This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Core Competencies:

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.

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.

Integrity & 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. 

Organization Support – Supports organizations goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects needs to be do