Clinical Education Director Department of Nursing
Clinical Education Director Department of Nursing
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Job Description
VSCUP SUP Bargaining Unit Exempt
Grade 15
BASIC FUNCTION
This individual will take a leadership role in overseeing professional practice and clinical education in all the nursing programs offered at Vermont State University. The role requires the synthesis of expert knowledge in the areas of adult education evidencebased practice and clinical standards in the practice setting. This role collaborates with the Dean and Associate Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences the Department Chair the Program Coordinators and the Simulation Program Director within the organization to coordinate and support organizational interprofessional educational and development initiatives. This individual is responsible for the oversight of Clinical Placement Coordinators. Periodic travel to various campus sites throughout Vermont required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and manage a comprehensive and innovative strategic plan that builds a culture of clinical excellence amongst VTSU nursing graduates.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with clinical affiliates across the State of Vermont.
- Support the clinical education team to facilitate student placement in clinical including the management of schedules and ensuring the availability of adequate clinical opportunities.
- Collaborate with the simulation director and nursing faculty to align clinical experiences with curriculum learning outcomes.
- Sustain and manage clinical affiliation agreements with placement sites including the of contracts and maintaining accurate and current records.
- Provide support for students and faculty as needed to include management of a variety of disciplinary policy enforcement and safety related matters in the interest of students program integrity and the clinical site expectations.
- Support personnel in recruiting onboarding orienting and ongoing continuing education of clinical educators.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive mentoring program and educational support program for clinical educators.
- Continually monitor and assess the effectiveness of all clinical experiences.
- Manage accurate student and employee clinical records and evaluations while ensuring compliance with university accreditor agency and regulatory standards.
- Oversee the clinical credentialing methods used to meet clinical agency requirements (i.e. Castlebranch);
- Remain current with nursing education best practices and industry trends to enhance the quality of clinical education across all VTSUs nursing programs.
- Ensure compliance with university curriculum agency and regulatory requirements and standards.
- Engage in the governance work of the department to ensure clinical practice and policies relevant to clinical education are current and evidence based.
- Serve as the Deans designee to perform clinical educator observations to assist with the evaluation process.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direction is received from the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Direct supervision of simulation associates
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current active and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Vermont.
- Masters degree in nursing required.
- Five 5 years previous teaching/training experience in an educational/health care institution required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in Nursing Education or Healthcarerelated field of study preferred
- Previous experience as a director or in a leadership position preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of learning theory curriculum design program evaluation patient care consultation.
- Strong change management and influencing capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to promote shared decisionmaking and foster staff empowerment.
- Strong time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.
Location:
NonSpecific Hybrid travel to other sites throughout Vermont required.
This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an allencompassing statement of the specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.
We encourage applicants with a demonstrated interest in building and supporting an inclusive equitable and diverse community at VSC.
Benefits Package
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- TuitionWaiver to Vermont State Colleges
- Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long Term Disability
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Medical Personal and Vacation Leave
Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with ADA requirements and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at.
NOTE: This job could be subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
