Clinical Coordinator-Nursing

Connecticut State Community College; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 65,317 USD approximate annually

Generous leave policies

Comprehensive health insurance options

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College Northwestern Campus in Winsted, CT, seeks a Clinical Coordinator of Nursing to oversee practicum administration and clinical instruction for nursing students. The role requires a Master’s in Nursing and a CT nursing license, with experience in simulation and course design.

The ideal candidate will lead clinical programs, ensure accreditation standards, and collaborate with diverse teams across campus in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• Current CT nursing license and eligibility to practice.
• Clinical instruction and course design experience including simulation.
• Knowledge of accreditation requirements in Nursing.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Clinical practicum administration.
• Clinical instruction for nursing students in clinical settings, laboratories and simulations.
• Participate in convocation and commencement activities.
• Serve on committees and task forces; attend meetings during evenings/weekends.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical instruction

Course design

Accreditation knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Diversity & inclusion

Testing & assessment

Simulation

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Posted: August 5, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 18, 10-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Work Location: CT State Northwestern (Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Position Summary

The CT Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs and a broad range of career, occupational and technical certificate and non-credit programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Among those programs are courses in subject areas which prepare students for occupations and careers in fields which support and are adjunct to health care. These subject areas include such fields as: Nursing and Allied Health Programs. The programs include both academic and clinical instruction. The Clinical Coordinator directs the clinical practice portion of courses in one of such allied health fields at a Community College. The incumbent’s work includes both clinical program administration and teaching of students in the clinical setting, laboratory, and simulation lab settings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or other administrator, the Clinical Coordinator of Nursing is accountable for contributing to useful practicum for assigned students through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Clinical practicum administration


• Clinical Instruction

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies


• Service on assigned committees and task forces


• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing, or a field related with one (1) or more years of experience in a related field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional competence in Nursing


• Must hold a current CT license in Nursing


• Clinical instruction and course design, including simulation


• Methods of testing and assessing student performance in clinical settings


• Comprehensive familiarity with accreditation requirements in Nursing


• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities


• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of clinical nursing experience


• Two (2) or more years of simulation experienceTwo (2) or more years of teaching in a nursing laboratory setting


• Experience working in higher education

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $65,317 approximate annual


• Generous leave policies


• Multiple retirement plan options


• Comprehensive health insurance choices


• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection


• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Eligibility Requirements

• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas


• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline. The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)


• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.