Clinical Coordinator: Undergraduate Nursing Programs

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Utica University in Utica, NY seeks a 10-month staff appointment in the Nursing Department to support all pre-licensure programs. The role involves coordinating clinical activities to meet accreditation standards and collaborating with program leadership.

Responsibilities include recruiting and supervising clinical instructors, maintaining compliance, scheduling clinical experiences, and coordinating with healthcare partners to ensure high-quality clinical education for students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program is required.
• Current, unencumbered NY RN license or eligibility for NY registration.
• Minimum of 2 years acute care clinical experience.
• Graduate coursework or certification in Nursing Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and secure clinical instructors.
• Maintain adjunct and FT Faculty compliance for clinical.
• Develop clinical schedules each semester in collaboration with HR.
• Establish relationships with healthcare partners and maintain current ones.
• Serve as primary healthcare partner contact for placements.
• Visit clinical sites to evaluate instructors/sites and provide evaluations.
• Evaluate site quality and satisfaction with program leadership.
• Attend clinical consortium meetings to secure spots and meetings.
• Maintain student compliance; manage orientation to clinical sites; train faculty as needed.
• Collaborate on student health compliance issues and paperworks across programs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Writing and verbal skills

Interprofessional practice

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Graduate coursework or Nursing Education certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Learning Management Systems

Video conferencing software

Job description

About Utica University:

Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 as Utica College. We offer many of the advantages of a large university, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options, excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with an intimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closely associated with smaller private institutions. We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational pathways. At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working and learning environment where all people feel supported. Following our institutional values, we work to support diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom of expression and encouraging civil discourse.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This position is a 10-month staff appointment at the main campus of Utica University within the Nursing Department, supporting all pre-licensure nursing programs. While the full complement of duties is determined in consultation with the Undergraduate Program Director, Chair of the Nursing Department, and the Dean of Health Professions and Education, this position is based primarily on the clinical needs of the undergraduate nursing program students and clinical partners, and on maintaining compliance with accreditation expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and secure clinical instructors
• Maintain adjunct and FT Faculty compliance for clinical
• Develop clinical schedules each semester, and collaborate with HR regarding clinical instructor needs.
• Establish new relationships and maintain current relationships with healthcare partners
• Serve as the primary healthcare partner contact for HCP and clinical unit placements
• Visit clinical sites to evaluate instructors/sites. Provide evaluations to the Director of Academic Operations at the end of each semester or as needed.
• Evaluate the quality of the clinical site and satisfaction/appropriateness of the site with the Director of Academic Operations and the Program Director each semester or as needed.
• Attend clinical consortium meetings to secure spots and regular meetings with the healthcare partner
• Maintain student compliance
• Manage student orientation to clinical sites (computer training/forms specific to hospital/units)
• Execute faculty orientation to clinical sites if needed
• Assist with the training of clinical faculty as needed
• Collaborate with the Director of Academic Operations regarding student clinical issues and health compliance issues
• Work with the Program Director and Director of academic operations to maintain consistency with clinical paperwork and policies in clinical between all pre-licensure programs and sites.
• Ensure all clinical activities are congruent with the College's curriculum and meet regulatory and accreditation standards
• Ensure that the College's affiliation agreements are in place
• Plan and facilitate professional development activities in collaboration with the program director and DAOs, to enhance the teaching/learning of clinical faculty.
• In collaboration with the partner, track quality metrics, set and maintain established benchmarks, initiate and deploy agreed-upon quality improvement strategy if/when indicated
• In collaboration with education partner leaders and faculty, utilize shared data to identify areas for continuous improvement and participate in the development of new processes

Requirements:

• A master's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program is required.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in New York, or eligibility for New York State RN registration required.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care clinical experience.
• Additional graduate coursework or certification in Nursing Education is preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrate critical thinking, health assessment, management of patients in various care settings, interprofessional practice, innovative healthcare initiatives, and conflict resolution.
• Must possess well-developed writing and verbal skills. Must have knowledge, skills, and experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Exceptional computer skills with proficiency in using internet tools, Microsoft Office applications, Google Applications, learning management systems, and conferencing meeting technology.
• Demonstrate respect for all.

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must upload the following documents:

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter