Clinical Site Manager, Nursing

Norton Healthcare; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson County Community College seeks a Clinical Site Manager for its Nursing Program. This role involves managing clinical sites, mentoring adjunct faculty, and promoting diversity and inclusion among students. The successful candidate will have a Master's Degree in Nursing and experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two years college-level teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience managing large groups of staff.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in person visits to clinical sites.
• Provides mentorship for adjunct faculty.
• Coordinates with the Director of Nursing regarding adjunct needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing

Job description

• Hudson County Community College

Clinical Site Manager, Nursing Program

Position Vacancy Notification

Classification: Clinical Site Manager
Salary Grade: 114
Reports To: Director of Nursing

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks a Clinical Site Manager to join its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. This year the College will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished, for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCCs Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2024 Bellwether College Consortium Legacy Award winner, a 2024 Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction, and a 2024 National Inspiring Programs in Business from INSIGHT Into Diversity . Also, HCCC has been named a 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner.

Candidates should also demonstrate sensitivity to issues of diversity and have the ability to motivate and assist students of diverse, ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities, or varied levels of academic preparation. The Candidate will be an advocate for access to higher education, particularly for first-generation and immigrant students. The successful candidate will preferably have an understanding and a commitment to the role of community colleges in higher education.

Position Summary

The Clinical Site Manager is a full-time, twelve-month (12) position that will be responsible for successfully performing the following professional duties during a consecutive five-day work-week that does not exceed seven hours per day. This position requires substantial off-campus work responsibilities at clinical sites.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts in person visits to clinical sites where newly hired adjunct faculty are assigned.
• Assesses clinical teaching needs and clinical sites for each semester in conjunction with the Assistant Director; seeks out and identifies emerging clinical sites for both RN and PN Programs.
• Provides comprehensive mentorship for adjunct faculty for both RN and PN Programs.
• Manages visits with adjunct faculty throughout the semester to assure all clinical objectives are addressed.
• Completes all student health requirements for all clinical agencies.
• Coordinates with the Director of Nursing by identifying adjunct needs and providing information for recruitment of these positions for both RN and PN Programs.
• Manages and provides orientation to adjunct faculty and workshops throughout the year to assure they are current with course requirements.
• Facilitates, maintains, and oversees Clinical Affiliation Agreements for both RN and PN Program in collaboration with Department Leadership.
• Directly assists with the recruitment of adjunct instructors and clinical agency contracts for a growing School of Nursing and Health Professions.
• Maintains active involvement with instructional staff using individual and group discussion meetings, and with students through regularly scheduled student advising sessions.
• Manages all necessary paperwork is completed for students clinical requirements, such as health clearances, background checks and other necessary documentation.
• Participates in:
  • Student learning outcomes assessment activities
  • Assists with all Accreditation Activities and assures accreditation Standards are maintained for all adjunct activities
  • Participates in College and Department Committees
  • Provides Course Instruction is needed and other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Director
  • Holds office hours as needed each week
  • Performs other professional duties as directed and/or approved by the Director or Vice President.
• Identify and establish relationships with healthcare facilities (hospitals, clinics, etc.) for clinical rotations, arrange clinical placements for nursing students, ensuring the facility can accommodate to the programs needs, monitor and manage the number of students assigned to each site to ensure proper staffing and student-to-preceptor ratios.
• Monitor student progress and performance during clinical rotations, address any student or on-site related issues that arise, working to resolve issues promptly, and ensuring students are receiving a well-rounded clinical experience according to the Nursing Programs curriculum.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

• Two years college-level teaching experience, preferably at the community college level, preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience managing large groups of staff

• Preferred experience in distance education course delivery

Closing Date of Applications

Open Until positions are filled

Review of applications to begin

February 2025

Applications

For full consideration please send resume, cover letter, salary expectations & a list of three professional references directed to the Director of Nursing, Dr. Lori Byrd when submitting your application https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hccc.

HCCC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

We value and appreciate all employees and acknowledge the importance of a comprehensive benefit program. Below is a brief glance of HCCC benefits, perks, and discounts offered to employees. For more detailed information about employee benefits please visit:https://www.hccc.edu/administration/hr/benefits-pensions.html

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey

within one year unless an exemption applies.

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

OVERVIEW:

HCCC serves one of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.

The Nursing Program stands as a beacon of excellence, providing students with a comprehensive education that combines theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and a nurturing environment to prepare graduates to be eligible for the New Jersey State Licensure Examination for Registered Professional Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Nursing Program strives to produce competent and compassionate nurses who will make a significant difference in the lives of their patients and communities.

The faculty and staff are at the heart of the Nursing Program, and take great pride in their expense and dedication. The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights to the classroom. They are not only educators but also mentors and role models, guiding students through their academic journey and inspiring them to reach their full potential. The staff members provide invaluable support, ensuring a conducive learning environment and facilitating students access to resources and clinical placements.

The Nursing Program has Clinical Affiliation Agreements with Cooperman RWJ Barnabus, CarePoint Health, Hudson Regional Hospital and Atlantic Health System. Also, the Nursing Program has Articulation Agreements with NJCU, Ramapo College and Montclair State University which allows students a seamless pathway to obtain a BSN.

More than 90% of HCCCs students receive scholarships, grants, and loans to finance their education, and the Colleges extensive financial aid program helps connect students with the resources they need. To date, the Colleges Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in the state of New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000 credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students selected from a national applicant pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundations Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship and recently six students were named as 2023 semi-finalists.

HCCC has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey Citys Journal Square, which is approximately 20 minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New Jersey and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300-day, evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.

HCCC offers 21 fully online degree programs and expects this number to grow in the coming year. In addition to its degree programs and courses, HCCC offers a wide array of non-credit classes and programs designed to develop professional skills, provide occupational training, teach languages and culinary skills, and enrich personal and cultural knowledge.

HCCC is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream network of community colleges. Achieving the Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to promote equitable outcomes. In recognition of its gains in student retention and completion, as well as its narrowing of equity gaps, HCCC received Leader College designation from Achieving the Dream in 2023.

The College boasts several signature programs, including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and Nursing Program. The Colleges Culinary Arts Institute is one of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program that prepares students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The College also has a Bloomberg Finance Lab, which provides students with real world experience to prepare them for employment in banks, corporations, and government agencies.

A leader in workforce development, HCCC hosted The Aspen Institutes Workforce Leadership Academy, which was the first to be offered in partnership with a community college. The Hudson County Workforce Leadership Academy was funded through a combination of public and private donors that included JPMorgan Chase, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the County of Hudson, the LeFrak Family, and Mack-Cali.