Clinical Education Coordinator, Nursing & Allied Health

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under supervision of Program Director or designee, provides significant professional and technical support to administer, organize, review, plan, develop, and ensure effectiveness of fieldwork/clinical experiences for students. Ensure compliance of students’ fieldwork/clinical experience as set forth by the appropriate accreditation agency.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 
Coordinate student fieldwork/clinical experiences; ensure policies and guidelines are followed.

Coordinate facilities used by students:

-Visit and evaluate fieldwork/clinical sites, train fieldwork/clinical educators, recruit new fieldwork/clinical sites reflective of program’s curriculum design.

-Assign students to fieldwork/clinical sites; discuss student progress with fieldwork/clinical educators.

Evaluate fieldwork/clinical experiences, including effectiveness of student supervision and quality of fieldwork/clinical site, and make recommendations for changes as needed.

May inventory and order supplies; maintain efficient use of resources.

Prepare and/or develop program/course materials; distribute materials to appropriate parties.

Provide ongoing communication and positive rapport with students and fieldwork/clinical sites in preparation for and throughout fieldwork/clinical.

Prepare and maintain required program documentation and records.

Provide ongoing communication with Program Director.

Coordinate meetings, conferences, or special activities as assigned.

Collaborate with faculty members to ensure integration of fieldwork/clinical with didactic coursework and curriculum design.

Complete site visits during fieldwork/clinical rotations to assess students’ performance.

Secure signed clinical agreements.

May supervise, instruct and evaluate students on campus.

May teach courses as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree. Four years of relevant experience to include a minimum of two years clinical experience. 

License/Certification:

Relevant certificate/licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in relevant area; teaching experience.

Knowledge Of:

Procedures and practice specific to area *
Current clinical practice specific to area*

Skill In:

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication *
Adhering to deadlines *
Detail orientation
Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software

Ability To:

Teach and evaluate clinical competencies *
Work independently in a self-directed manner
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments *
Work with a diverse group of students *
Establish and maintain collegial working relationships with faculty, staff, fieldwork/clinical agency personnel and fieldwork/clinical educators *

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

None

Value Statement

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.