BSN Clinical Coordinator

The BSN Clinical Coordinator is a core faculty position with teaching and service responsibilities, in addition to clinical education administrative tasks associated with the Oxley BSN program. This role includes teaching clinical courses. The BSN Clinical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating clinical placements and delivering the clinical education portion of the BSN curriculum, in collaboration with the BSN Faculty. This position requires contact with students, outside constituents, professional organizations, and faculty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Education Program Planning and Implementation

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in BSN clinical placements

• Coordinates and provides clinical supervision

• Directs student clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice; appropriately assesses student learning and performance

• Maintains students clinical clock hours inTracPac

• Initiates and services community partnerships

• Identifies and secures clinical sites and/or clinical partnerships/educators for clinical experiences both in-state and out-of-state as necessary

• Maintains records and documentation related to state/site approvals.

• Appropriately communicates to faculty and program directors on student and information.

Teaching: provides student-centered learning through best practice teaching activities

• Teaches a minimum of one course per semester as deemed appropriate by the TU SON

• Uses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goals

• Provides current, organized, error free instructional materials

• Establishes and implements clear and concise communication strategies related to the clinical experience for students

Service: supports shared governance and promoting one's profession

• Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned

• Actively participates in his/her professional association

• Uses release time that enhances the program (e.g. - clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree, research, service) as approved by the Executive Director

• Participates in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth of the institution

Administration: supports efficient and consistent practices across all programs

• Works collaboratively with members of the team

• Provides other administrative duties as assigned

• Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance and sets goals for the next year in collaboration with the Program Director; is actively engaged in personal faculty development opportunities to meet performance goals

Professionalism: displays the behaviors of a professional academician and follows expected discipline specific Code of Ethics

• Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting

• Supports and exemplifies the University's core values

• Actively engages in interprofessional collaboration activities

• Upholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and university policies/procedures

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director; Associate Dean; or Director, Online Nursing Programs

Reports to: Director, Online Nursing Programs

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree or doctorate with demonstrated clinical expertise
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in the area of course content required

LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION

• Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs.

TRAVEL

• Some travel will be requested.

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Committed to Mission and Values

• Has a clear understanding of institution's mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey

• Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline

• Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship, professional practice, or creativity

• Accountable

• Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them accountable for assignments and performance

• Collaborative

• Works cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and fair to others

• Communicates Effectively

• Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens attentively to others.

• Drives Engagement

• Makes students feel welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive

• Academic Discipline Expertise

• Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards and qualifications required

• Education Design

• Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness

• Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills

• Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one's own and student's time and attention effectively

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience as a university Clinical Supervisor or Site Supervisor for nursing students

• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience at the college/university level

• Experience with online teaching/learning

• Experience in scholarly activity

Physical Demands

• Typing/Keyboarding: Proficiency in typing and using a computer keyboard for extended periods.

• Speaking: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Reaching: Ability to reach for items on shelves or in cabinets.

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to operate office equipment, handle files, and perform other tasks.