Instructor - Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

In collaboration with the Dean, directs the clinical aspect of the credited nursing courses:

·         Coordinate identification and evaluation of potential clinical sites

·         Assist with coordination, identification and evaluation of industry/clinical equipment/software

·         Evaluate the clinical sites for appropriateness of achieving course and program learning objectives

·         Develops and maintains relationships with clinical facilities and liaisons with the clinical agencies for student placement

·         Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts

·         Develops and maintains a directory of requirements and procedures for all clinical agencies

·         Follows up with clinical facilities regarding incidents at clinical site.

·         Assist with updates to the student handbook, ADN faculty handbook, and clinical/Sim resource guide

·         Coordinate collecting and analyzing data to help complete ACEN and BON reporting requirements

·         Coordinate adjunct faculty training, orientation, teaching, and guiding students in the clinical field

·         Manages and maintains accurate and up-to-date faculty and student credential data to comply with accreditation requirements, the State of Georgia, and clinical agencies

·         Follows up with faculty and students to ensure they are updated with requirements

·         Participate as a clinical faculty supporting, training, teaching, and guiding students in the clinical field

·         In collaboration with program director, hire, train, manage and supervision of program support specialist, and adjuncts. Assist with adjuncts as needed.

25

In collaboration with the Dean, directs the clinical credentialing of students for credited nursing courses:

·         Develop lesson plans for clinical/class instruction for credited nursing courses

·         Develop and coordinate clinical orientation for students

·         In collaboration with the program director/coordinator, develop tools, policy and procedure for the clinical arena.

·         Evaluates students' progress in the clinical arena of the program in attaining goals and objectives

·         Maintains an accurate student list, assuring progression standards are met each semester

·         Utilizing ACEMAPP, ASSURE, and other systems, to populate all clinical placements for nursing students

·         Sends final schedule and data requirements to the course coordinator/program director, clinical sites, and adjunct faculty

15

In collaboration with the Dean, directs the clinical credentialing of faculty for credited nursing courses:

• Coordination of adjuncts onboarding orientation and clinical site orientation (program clinical training, clinical site requirements, health record access, privacy/security coordination, all faculty/student access to EHR) in all patient care areas. 
• Assures clinical faculty submits clinical evaluations and complete all clinical course work
• Utilizing ACEMAPP, ASSURE, and other systems, to coordinate all clinical placements for nursing students.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the clinical aspect of the nursing program.

Prepares lesson plans for classroom and clinical instruction for credited Nursing courses. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members.
• Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.
• Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students.
• Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.
• Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule.
• Serves as mentor for adjunct faculty within program area.
• Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate materials.

Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives. (Performed by some incumbents)

·         Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve objectives and goals of students.

·         Follows designated and approved lesson plan(s) using appropriate techniques and aids.

·         Participates in standing or ad hoc committee meetings relating to curriculum development, extracurricular activities and other technical college sponsored activities or programs as required.

• Prepares program reports for submission to supervisor within specified time frames of request.

·         Establishes criteria and tests the students in order to measure each student's progress.

·         Communicates students' progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.

·         Submits correct supply and equipment budget requests as necessary in accordance to established guidelines.

20

Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. (Performed by all incumbents.)

·         Attends required number of hours of required training.

·         Participates in education meetings, workshops, etc. as requested.

·         Ensures certification meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and guidelines.

·         Thoroughly conducts a self-study of the program's compliance with technical college, program and accreditation standards.

Exhibits and models positive work ethics.

10

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field. (Performed by all incumbents)

·         Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area.

·         Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others.

·         Participates in advisory committees as requested.

Actively recruits for advisory committee members.

5

Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. (Performed by all incumbents)

·         Constructs training modules, tools, materials, supplies and equipment to comply with local requirement for safety and security needs and in accordance with state and federal work safety standards.

·         Ensures students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.

·         Ensures classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.

·         Maintains a secure training and work area that proves freedom of movement for students during the performance of work and training assignments and complies with the security requirements of the organization.

Ensures work-related projects are successfully completed and that they meet industrial standards.

5

Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students. (Performed by all incumbents.)

·         Advises students on course selection and other pertinent matters in a professional and effective manner.

·         Actively participates in staff and faculty meetings as needed to discuss students' progress, problems, and/or programs.

Serves as academic advisor to students in the program areas.

·         Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. (Performed by all incumbents) Students, faculty and staff

5

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (Performed by all incumbents)

·         Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.

·         Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.

·         Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.

·         Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.

·         Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

10

·         Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.

5

Physical Demands:

 Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.

N

Requires having a P-Card.

N

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

O

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. 

N

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).

O

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Noisy environments.

O

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

N

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

C