Bryant & Stratton College’s Nursing Clinical Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating clinical sites to support nursing student hands-on competency and skill development to fulfill program degree requirements. This position requires an exceptional level of professionalism and problem-solving skills to foster collaboration and relationship building with hospitals, students, faculty and Career Services. The Coordinator will demonstrate the ability to assess sites to match cultures and teaching personalities to achieve optimal long-term results.

Essential Job Functions:

Acquire sites for all clinical courses and the internships, perform site visits, and, in coordination with the Nursing Program Directors, arrange clinical schedules at the facilities.
Meet with the Nursing Program Directors and faculty on a regular basis to discuss clinical sites available for each course and additional needs that the faculty may have identified.
Submit and ensure site contracts and necessary paperwork is provided to the clinical facility prior to the clinical experience.
Provide orientation on the clinical site for new and existing instructors and ensure all necessary facility-required documentation and training is completed in a timely and appropriate manner. For all new sites and/or instructors, the coordinator will make at least one site visit during the clinical rotation. A written evaluation will be accomplished for each visit.
Work in conjunction with the Nursing Program Directors to forecast clinical sites for upcoming semesters.
Participate with the Nursing Program Directors in the evaluation and training of clinical instructors.
Supervisory role with clinical instructors.
Intervene in and facilitate resolution on personal issues which arise among staff at the clinical site and clinical faculty and students.
Ensure through evaluation and observation that all clinical instructors present accurate and contemporary course materials in accordance with established syllabi and course outcomes. Monitor, through evaluation and observation, clinical instructors at the clinical sites.
Revisit sites routinely to ensure sites can continue to support relevant and comprehensive nursing experience.
Complete required reports to meet internal deadlines.
Comply with all policies and procedures and make recommendations for changes when appropriate.
Participate as required as a member of various campus teams and at meetings.
Participate in meetings at the clinical facilities as necessary.
Participate in campus activities as required, including new student orientations, graduations, faculty in-services, etc.
Accept and complete additional related duties as assigned by the Dean of Nursing.

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree with a major in Nursing is preferred. A Master’s degree in a related area with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing may be considered.
A current valid license as a registered nurse in Virginia is required.
A minimum of two-years work experience as a nurse.
Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and ethical practice with emphasis on problem solving, conflict management, adaptability, creativity, and sensitivity to diversity.
Ability to recognize and proactively address areas of opportunity and challenge.
Proven administrative, strategic thinking and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications.
Proven ability to function as a member of a team within established college, state, federal, and accrediting/ approval agency regulations, policies and procedures.
Demonstrated commitment to professional development, student success, and campus culture and values.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”).

Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.