WSU Tech Hiring For Clinical Coordinator ~ Nursing Division at Wichita, KS  Full Time

Job Summary:
This position is a Full-time Exempt level position, as defined by policy to mean working a minimum of 40 hours per week. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Coordinator in the Nursing programs is to provide hands-on instruction to students. This position oversees the clinical components of the PN & ADN (RN) program, including clinical faculty orientation and training, scheduling of clinical sites and staff assignments, staff supervision at the clinical sites, and development of necessary policies and procedures for clinical education. Evaluation of student progress and assessment of skills are also key components of the position. This position carries a decreased teaching workload consisting of instructional activities up to 4 credit hours per semester. The Clinical Coordinator performs all duties as directed by the Director of Nursing, Dean, Vice President, or the President.

Quick Glance of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintains effective relationships and serves as liaison with local health care facilities, professional organizations, and clinical personnel to promote positive learning experiences for students.
2. Provides organized, structured, and sequenced instruction for the program in lab and clinical settings. Assigns and schedules instructors for all clinical rotations, including day-to-day changes to assure coverage. 
3. Practices, teaches, and incorporates accepted and mandated safety procedures into the curriculum.
4. Supervises instructors in the clinical setting with routine on-site visits, providing coaching and direction as indicated.
5. Develops and provides student/instructor/clinical site assignment lists in timely manner.
6. Works with the Director of Simulation to oversee maintenance, supply and equipment ordering, and faculty training for the skills lab and the simulation hospital including scenarios.
7. Reviews and assists in the development of clinical course syllabi and other materials needed for instruction for relevant, accurate, and current content.
8. Provides input for program budget.
9. Establishes a positive learning environment free of bias, harassment, and discrimination.
10. Promotes opportunities and provides for ongoing staff development, including orientation, in-service education, research, and other professional growth for clinical staff. 
11. Keeps administrative staff informed of pertinent situations within the program and of community/professional activities affecting the program or any issues.
12. Provides and documents orientation to new clinical staff.
13. Schedules clinical rotations with healthcare institutions assuring all requirements for Kansas PN Core Curriculum and ADN Aligned Program Outcomes are met.

 Teaching and Instruction

14. Develops, revises, and/or recommends curriculum changes which meet the objectives of the course/program and improve student learning.
15. Ensures that each program/class meets the WSU Tech Course Standard, includes all appropriate curricular components, utilizes effective teaching methods/practices (pedagogy) and reflects current field practices.
16. Teaches all classes according to an approved course syllabus, ensuring that assigned classes are held as scheduled.  Holds the final exam at the time scheduled unless permission to deviate has been approved by appropriate program leadership
17. Evaluate students to measure their progress toward the achievement of course outcomes/competencies.

Programmatic and Institutional Engagement

18. Fully participates in, utilizes and submits when due program review information, assessment data, and course/college evaluations.
19. Actively participates in student recruitment and retention activities including but not limited to high school visits and college activities, such as Open House, Program Information Sessions, and tours.
20. Engages with the appropriate staff members (Success Coaches, Disability services etc.) to assist with student success.

 Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Needed:

• Maintains current, unrestricted Kansas RN license.
• BSN, required OR Bachelor’s degree only if obtained prior to July 2001. MSN, preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in nursing field, required.
• Obtains at own expense yearly TB test and other immunizations or physical examinations as required by clinical sites. Also, CPR certification obtained prior to going to clinical sites.
• Thorough knowledge of the proper safety and handling of materials used in the field.
• Previous teaching or training experience in adult education preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to work with students, technical and administrative personnel in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively organize and direct personnel during crisis or emergency situations.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Pay Rate: $60,000 /yr
Schedule: M-F 8a-5p generally (potential for evenings/wknd as needed); Old Town Campus

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.