Clinical Coordinator- Practical Nursing

Hci-College; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hci-College in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Practical Nursing Clinical Coordinator responsible for coordination, orientation, supervision and evaluation of students and clinical instructors on campus and at clinical sites. You will partner with Program Directors to manage clinical schedules, visit sites, assist with faculty hiring, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, two years in an administrative role, and a valid

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in an administrative role.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise students and clinical instructors.
• Assist with hiring and selecting new clinical faculty as needed to support the program(s).
• Visit clinical sites to observe faculty and students at work.
• Evaluate student clinical progress and competency.
• Create and organize clinical schedules and calendars for faculty and students.
• Liaise between programs and clinical agencies to ensure alignment with accreditation standards.
• Plan graduation ceremonies and new student orientation.
• Schedule regular clinical faculty meetings and orient new faculty to policies and sites.

Skills

Analysis

Judgement

Planning

Organization

Attention to detail

Dependability

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Ethics

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Description

Position Summary:

The Practical Nursing Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, orientation, supervision and evaluation of students and clinical instructors on campus and at the clinical sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the program(s) with seeking new clinical agencies/facilities as needed to provide quality experiences for students and to support program growth.
• Conducts site visits at clinical agencies and facilities to observe faculty and students at work.
• Assists the Program Director(s) with the supervision and evaluation of clinical faculty.
• Assists clinical faculty by providing evaluation devices of student learning and clinical experience to measure progress and competency.
• Assists with hiring and selecting new clinical faculty as needed to support the program(s).
• Functions as a liaison between the program(s) and the departments of the cooperating clinical agencies.
• Assists the Program Director(s) with the evaluation of student clinical progress and clinical competency based on program philosophy and objectives.
• Assists with planning graduation ceremonies and new student orientation.
• Assists Program Director(s) with creating and organizing clinical schedules and distribution of calendars to faculty and students.
• Assists Program Director(s) in scheduling regular clinical faculty meetings.
• Orients new faculty to policies and procedures of the program and to the clinical sites.
• Participation in continuing education programs and academic courses.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all governmental regulations and standards of accreditation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong skills in analysis, judgement, planning, organization, attention to detail and dependability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
• A willingness to follow high ethical standards.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an administrative role (Required).
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (Required).
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (Preferred).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education environment: communicating with students and staff, demonstrating procedures and techniques, and getting to and from appropriate classrooms and offices. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Environment:

Professional office setting: moderate noise levels; controlled indoor climate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Location:

• This position is an onsite position.
• This position will be based out of:
• Fort Lauderdale (A Branch of West Palm Beach)
• Travel to various clinical, ride-time and/or externship sites is required, and the use of a personal car for performance of job duties may be reimbursed at the company’s approved rate.
• Any changes must be reviewed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and President/Chief Operating Officer (COO). All final approvals must come from the President/Chief Executive Officer.