Clinical Coordinator – (Full Time) Portland Campus

Position: Clinical Coordinator for Nursing Programs

Supervisor: Director of Clinical Placement

Job Description:

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for securing and overseeing clinical sites for student clinical rotation experiences. This role involves close collaboration with the Program Director, Director of Registration, Clinical Instructors, and students to prepare, assign, and onboard both students and Clinical Instructors to their clinical rotations. Additionally, the Clinical Coordinator is tasked with identifying, evaluating, and establishing contracts with clinical sites on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications of Clinical Coordinator:

● Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with students, faculty, and clinical partners

● Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, onboarding, and clinical placements simultaneously with high attention to detail.

● Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to resolve conflicts or issues that may arise in clinical placements or with students and faculty.

● Knowledge of Accreditation Standards: Familiarity with accreditation standards for nursing programs and clinical education, such as those from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN).

● Technological Proficiency: Comfortable with using educational and scheduling software, databases, and office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite,Google Sheets, student learning management systems (Canvas)).

● Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, clinical sites, and students.

● Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines, especially when coordinating clinical rotations, creating clinical rotation spreadsheets, and onboarding students and Clinical Instructors.

● Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changes in clinical sites, student needs, and educational practices.

● Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, and healthcare facility staff.

● Experience in Policy Development: Prior involvement in policy creation, implementation, or review within a clinical or academic setting, preferably related to clinical education, healthcare regulations, or nursing programs.

 

Responsibilities and Duties of Clinical Coordinator:

Responsible for placement of students at clinical and practicum rotations.

1. Securing Clinical Placement Sites:

Identify and establish partnerships with healthcare facilities and clinical sites for student rotations.
Maintain and update a list of approved clinical sites.

2. Coordinating Clinical Rotations:

Collaborate with Program Director, Director of Registration, faculty, students, and clinical partners to assign clinical placements based on curriculum requirements and student needs.
Ensure that students are placed in appropriate clinical settings to meet their learning objectives.

3. Ensuring Compliance and Accreditation:

Ensure that clinical placements meet institutional, state, and accreditation standards.
Monitor compliance with regulatory and safety requirements at clinical sites.
Keep accurate records of contracts, agreements, evaluations, and surveys for accreditation purposes.

4*. Monitoring and Supporting Students:*

Provide ongoing support to students during their clinical rotation onboarding.
Address any concerns or issues related to student performance, clinical site conditions, or clinical partner relationships.
Facilitate communication between students, faculty, and clinical partners to ensure effective learning experiences.

5. Managing Schedules and Documentation:

· Coordinate clinical schedules for students and clinical partners, ensuring there are no conflicts or overlaps.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on clinical placements, clinical partners, and clinical site agreements.

6. Collaboration and Communication:

Serve as the main point of contact for clinical sites, faculty, and students.
Facilitate regular communication between clinical sites and the nursing program to address any issues and ensure smooth operations.

7. Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution:

Address and resolve any issues that may arise between students, faculty, or clinical sites.
Ensure that students have a positive and effective clinical experience by resolving challenges promptly.

8. Continuous Improvement:

Evaluate and improve clinical coordination processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Gather feedback from students, faculty, and clinical partners to enhance the clinical education experience.

9. Scheduling and Logistics:

Expertise in developing policies around clinical placement scheduling, clinical partner onboarding, and the duration of clinical rotations.

10. Coordinate clinical site orientations and preceptor training.

Organize and conduct orientation sessions for students and faculty before they begin their clinical rotations.
Coordinating dates and times with the clinical site.
Ensuring all students and faculty attend the required orientations before starting their rotation.

11. Compliance and Documentation

Ensuring students submit required health records, immunizations, background checks, and drug screenings.
Tracking documentation renewals and communicating with students regarding due dates and clinical rotation clearance.
Confirming completion of any hospital-required training modules (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, patient safety).

12. Stay updated on best practices and changes in nursing education.

Participate in monthly Student Max Consortium meetings.
Attend regular Oregon and Washington State Board of Nursing meetings and workshops.

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

· Vision insurance

 

If you are interested in the position at Sumner College, please email your resume and cover letter to the HR Department at dyoungbelicek@sumnercollege.edu.

In your email, be sure to indicate the position you are applying for.

Thank you!