What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Coordinator position at Carrington College?
Summary: Carrington College faculty are engaged, accountable, innovative, and change-ready professionals dedicated to their students and the College Mission. Faculty are proficient in all learning modalities applicable to the program in which they teach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinates clinical sites in which students receive clinical experience.
• Coordinate student assignments and placements with faculty.
• Provide appropriate oversight of the clinical experience
• Provide orientation for the on-site supervisors
• Assist in the orientation of new faculty to their clinical assignments as necessary.
• Ensures that the clinical affiliation agreements are in place.
• Distributes documentation for student clinical experiences in advance of all clinical experiences.
• Evaluates student performance against program objectives through feedback from clinical instructors and
personal observations; provides regular feedback to students to ensure strengths and opportunities be
managed appropriately.
• Evaluates clinical sites and instructors against program objectives and accreditationcriteria.
• Receives and verifies student attendance.
• Ensures Registrar’s records are accurate and received timely.
• Problem solves student and site issue to ensure that program mission and goals are met.
• Participates in any activities assigned by academic leadership in support of the evolution of the clinical experience
including Student Rev. Boards, In-ServicesTraining, and curriculum review.
• Builds effective relationships and partnerships in the professional community, has a working knowledge of the
community needs, facilities, and how they operate to better serve the college in delivering superior experiences to
students.
• Visit clinical sites as appropriate.
• Leverages community partnerships to collaborate with Career Services in helping students find employment in
their field of study post-graduation.
• Completes other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Faculty supervise student conduct in classrooms, on campus, and during field trips or school-related functions.
Competencies:
Core Competencies:
- Integrity: Demonstrates personal integrity; follows through on commitments and accepts ownership of mistakes.
- Professionalism: Approaches others tactfully, treats others with respect, and accepts responsibility for actions.
- Adaptability: Adapts to changes, manages competing demands, and handles unexpected events effectively.
- Organization Support: Follows policies and procedures, completing tasks on time and supporting organizational goals.
- Communication: Communicates effectively, listens to others, and selects the appropriate tone for situations and audiences.
Position Competencies:
- Instructional Skills: Confidently delivers instruction and effectively utilizes resources to meet diverse student needs.
- Content-Specific Knowledge: Demonstrates expertise and instructional practice in their field.
- Dependability: Consistently meets deadlines, arrives prepared, and engages in work fully.
- Student Achievement Focus: Prioritizes student needs, anticipates potential delays, and keeps students informed of their progress.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum of a Master Degree with a major in Nursing for faculty OR Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) and a plan approved by the Board for accomplishment of the master degree of nursing within three years of appointment to the faculty position
- Idaho RN
- BLS for healthcare providers
- At least one year of experience with clinical instruction
Language Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret materials related to expertise.
- Responds effectively to inquiries and presents information to students, employees, and the business community.
Mathematical Skills:
- Proficient in calculating figures like percentages, area, and volume.
- Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and course-related software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Must possess required certificates, licenses, and registrations for the courses taught.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to stand, handle objects, reach, talk, and hear.
- Frequently required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance.
- Regularly lifts/moves up to 10 pounds; occasionally lifts/moves up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts in vocational classrooms.
- Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and caustic chemicals.
- Noise level is typically moderate.
Bachelor's or better.
Master's or better.
ExperienceRequired1 year:At least one year of experience with clinical instruction
Licenses & CertificationsRequiredRegistered Nursing