Clinical Coordinator, Nursing, LCC

DEPARTMENT:                 

Nursing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:    

Professional 8. $55,000 - $65,000, salary based on education and experience. Full-time, 10-mos., benefits eligible.

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FLSA:                                    

Exempt

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse works in partnership with Nursing program faculty responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating education interventions and the instruction of associate degree (RN) students in the FVCC nursing lab, on the LCC campus, and at clinical sites in Libby and the surrounding community.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Laboratory Instruction

• Serves as professional role model to students.
• Provides instructional support and functions in a nursing lab environment under the guidance of nursing faculty.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to demonstrate procedures and use of equipment and materials.
• Participates in clinical instruction for NRSG clinical and lab courses as needed.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates instructional materials in assigned areas of nursing lab and clinical teaching.
• Provides or recommends support and assistance for students having difficulty in achieving course objectives (individual meetings with faculty, tutoring, etc.).
• Maintains supply usage records and monitors equipment check-outs as directed.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems in collaboration with Kalispell campus Lab Coordinator. Advises appropriate person in the case of malfunctioning equipment.
• Orders inventory equipment and supplies in collaboration with Kalispell Lab Coordinator.
• Coordinates and maintains simulation manikins in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions in collaboration with the Kalispell Lab Coordinator.

Clinical Placement Coordination

• Communicates via email, phone and/or in person with nurse educators and/or placement coordinators in hospitals and clinics to develop clinical placement sites.
• Coordinates with director/faculty to determine the numbers of student placements needed at each semester, level, and type of experience needed ( e.g. Peds, OB, Med-Surg, etc.)
• Identifies facility requirements at each clinical placement location, such as orientation and electronic medical record (EHR) training, and communicate these clinical entry requirements to faculty and student groups in a timely manner.
• Keep a record of clinical entry requirements, updating them as required.
• Follows individual facility process for requests for groups of students and for precepted positions and meets facility deadlines.
• Develops clinical schedules for each clinical course in coordination with faculty for the course.
• Confirms placements with nurse educators/placement coordinators in hospitals and clinical sites by timely follow up communication, and confirms with Nursing Program Director, and course faculty.
• Attends meetings with clinical site leaders regarding clinical placements as directed.

Clinical Resource Registered Nurse:

• Instructs student nurses in the theoretical and clinical aspects of the practice of nursing in the clinical setting under the direction of the nursing director or faculty.
• Consults with Nursing Program Director and faculty in developing clinical learning opportunities that meet the outcomes for the nursing program.
• Instructs students and facilitates discussions about accepted methods of evidenced based nursing practice including professional aspects of nursing, theories of physiology and psychodynamics, assessment, nursing interventions, medical, surgical and other health treatments (such as observing and recording symptoms and applying principles of asepsis and antisepsis, etc.).
• Interacts and collaborates with nursing service personnel to enhance learning experience in nursing unit or community.
• Supervises care provided by a group of students (usually 3-5 students in a group) while they complete their clinical rotation in assigned areas.
• Collaborates with the faculty to assign students to patients and observes performance in actual nursing situations.
• Makes systematic observations and objective judgments about student performance; provides input on clinical paperwork to determine student achievement; maintains necessary records to document student progress.
• Assists students through observational and participative experiences to apply nursing theory, the nursing process and nursing techniques in clinical settings.
• Counsels students on educational and related problems; facilitates problem solving process; offers advice and assistance as deemed necessary with input from lead faculty.
• Maintains and updates student and other administrative files.
• Makes recommendations to the Nursing Program Director and faculty in developing curriculum content and improved teaching and nursing techniques.

Standard

• Promotes patient and student safety.
• Participates in related training, workshops, and professional development for personal and professional growth.
• Maintains office hours according to FVCC policies.
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment
• Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Reports to the Nursing Program Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from an accredited program; AND
• A minimum of three years of experience in nursing in areas such as medical/surgical, gerontology, maternal child, psychiatric, or community health nursing, AND
• A minimum of one year of training, teaching or precepting experience in a nursing program or healthcare facility, or completed coursework in teaching methods, curriculum development, testing and evaluation; AND,
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Montana; AND,
• Current Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; AND,
• Valid Montana driver’s license with insurable driving record, OR ability to obtain license by start date; AND,
• Ability to travel within Montana when necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program.
• Two years or more of completed course work in curriculum development, principles and methods of teaching, and measurement and evaluation of learner outcomes.
• Two years of teaching experience in a nursing program.
• One year of experience working in a simulation/lab setting.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support Instructor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively teach content material in using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning
• Ability to maintain current Montana Registered Nurse licensure
• Knowledge of and skill in using basic nursing equipment and supplies
• Knowledge and computer/technology skills adequate for educational and administrative requirements
• Knowledge of the safe use and disposal of hazardous equipment and chemicals
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC                 
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships            
• Ability to follow and issue directions                                    
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, quality customer service, organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills                                                                                         
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds  
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.                                                            
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels                       
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality 
• Ability to pass a driver’s license records check and maintain current Montana Driver’s License with a clean driving record                                       
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check                                                    
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency       
• Ability to perform a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions.  FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; AND
• A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held and Professional Certifications, when applicable. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR upon hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted; AND
• Three professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume.  Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law.  These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.  

FVCC BOARD POLICY:  The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:  FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process.  No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT:  Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement.  Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file.  To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to [email protected]. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.    

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:  Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security.  To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.