Clinical Coordinator-Nursing

Position Summary:

The CT Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs and a broad range of career, occupational and technical certificate and non-credit programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Among those programs are courses in subject areas which prepare students for occupations and careers in fields which support and are adjunct to health care. These subject areas include such fields as: Nursing and Allied Health Programs. The programs include both academic and clinical instruction.

The Clinical Coordinator directs the clinical practice portion of courses in one of such allied health fields at a Community College. The incumbent’s work includes both clinical program administration and teaching of students in the clinical setting, laboratory, and simulation lab settings.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Allied Health Program Director or other administrator, the Clinical Coordinator of Nursing is accountable for contributing to useful practicum for assigned students through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Clinical practicum administration.Accountable for administering the clinical practicum for assigned students in Nursing.
• Clinical InstructionAccountable for contributing to the quality of student clinical instruction.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience, and skills, but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field with one (1) or more years of experience in a related field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• Professional competence in Nursing.
• Must hold a current CT license in Nursing.
• Clinical instruction and course design, including simulation.
• Methods of testing and assessing student performance in clinical settings.
• Comprehensive familiarity with accreditation requirements in assigned disciplines.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years or more years of acute care in Medical/Surgical Nursing
• One (1) year of simulation experience
• One (1) or more years teaching in a Clinical Nursing program.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary range: $62,169 to $66,338 approximate annual. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at: .