The clinical education of nursing students is largely influenced by Clinical Instructors who may be part- or full-time clinician educators. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Education, the Program Coordinator for Clinical Education is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of clinical instructor staffing.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary duties are organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following:
- Establishing long-term operational objectives, researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input into the development of strategic plans.
- Develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
- Conducts research and gathers information to develop various publications.
- Develops promotional materials which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants or other written information related to the program.
- Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
- Monitors expenditures and may participate in the budget planning process and prepare financial reports.
- May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
- Prepares operational and statistical reports.
- Conducts training, represents the program at meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
- May supervise assigned project staff, interns and/or volunteers.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- This is not an administrative support position.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Gather clinical instructors teaching preferences in advance of semester start.
- Collaborate with Pre-licensure Senior Program Coordinator for course scheduling and needed clinical instructors each semester.
- Assign clinical instructors to open clinical rotations.
- Input teaching assignments and new hires into Teaching Assignment Management System.
- Verify assignment with clinical instructor, including assigned effort in Teaching Assignment Management System.
- Reassign as needed based on changes in Clinical Instructor status and teaching needs of the SON.
- Credential Clinical Instructor for assigned clinical rotation health system.
- Assure unit orientation attendance and availability.
- Send touches to clinical instructor including birthday and work anniversary notes.
- Attends and engages with clinical partners during onboarding and assignment of clinical instructor.
- Promotes positive working relationships with clinical instructors and clinical placement partners.
- Maintains professional and timely communication through e-mail and phone with colleagues and clinical instructors.
- Assist in the management and follow up of clinical instructor mandatory meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
CRITICAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with many competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to learn and utilize clinical education programs, Excellent problem solving, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional computer based organizational skills including maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Excellent public relations and communication skills using proper etiquette both electronically and interpersonally, and Passion for learning and acquiring new skills.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.