Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Overview

Job Description:

Genesee Community College is seeking a Nursing Clinical Coordinator to join our Nursing staff.

This coordinator position has a teaching component, giving you an opportunity to change students’ lives and inspire them to become professional RNs. We encourage you to apply if you are a motivated educator with excellent teaching and mentoring skills and are committed to student’s success in meeting all course learning outcomes.

As a program within the Division of Math, Science and Career Education the Nursing program is aligned with our competitive health care programs. The bridge program has about 50 students enrolled annually. The small student to teacher ratio provides for a highly personal teaching and learning experience.

Your faculty obligation affords flexibility for the coordination of clinical placements and site visits for the evaluation of clinical instructors and care environments. By joining the faculty at GCC you will be eligible to participate in the NY State Retirement System. We offer generous paid time off, several paid holidays per year, and sick time that includes time necessary for a family member’s illness. You may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Professional activity days at the beginning of each semester allow you to develop professionally and provides time to complete prep work prior to the start of classes.

Our Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). We combine nursing theory with a variety of real-world clinical experiences in rural, community and tertiary healthcare systems. Advanced Placement (LPN to RN bridge) courses are the primary responsibility of this role, where successful students are able to enter the program in the third semester. Unique to associate degree programs in WNY, the final semester includes a four-week capstone experience with an RN preceptor in one of our affiliated health care settings. We have an NCLEX pass rate that is well above both the New York State and National averages.

The Antoinette Marchese Clancy School of Nursing is a state-of-the-art facility where instructors utilize up to date simulation technology and manikins, organized and well-equipped skills labs and Hyflex video conferencing in each of our classrooms.

Our Nursing classes are all offered in a hybrid (combination classroom and online) format. This position teaches both didactic and skills lab based on a team-teaching model with an experienced faculty member.

Genesee Community College is located in Batavia, NY. We are a rural campus with proximity to the Buffalo and Rochester metro areas, providing access to a multitude of entertainment options including the arts, sports and numerous outdoor activities. The western NY area offers a substantially lower cost of living than other areas of the country.

 GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Work collaboratively with faculty and support staff to coordinate clinical placements for students in affiliated hospitals and care facilities. Serves as a liaison between the Antoinette Marchese Clancy School of Nursing Program at GCC and local health care institutions, ensuring quality clinical placements for students. These activities include acquisition of ERecord access for students and faculty making sure records are handled, transferred, and/or stored safely, following HIPAA and FERPA regulations. Communicates with course coordinators and clinical faculty regarding mandatory classes and updates. Maintains all mandatory documentation (health requirements, CPR, etc.) for students and faculty as required by the health care institutions.

Coordinates the bridge program and teaches the associated nursing courses (class, including online, and lab).

Contributes to the development, review, assessment, and maintenance of a high-quality nursing curriculum. Participates actively in the accreditation process and the academic life of the institution.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements the clinical rotation schedules. Makes requests for clinical placements using individual facility procedures, including a scheduling system. Collaborates with course coordinators on assignment of students to clinical facilities.
• Works with department secretary or staff to ensure accuracy of the department clinical site listings.
• Ensures that mandatory documentation for students and faculty is current and on file (physicals/health reassessments, TB testing, immunizations, CPR, and other mandatory material required by health care institutions).
• Coordinates e-learning and EMR (Electronic Medical Records) access for faculty and students through point of contact at healthcare facilities.
• Apprises all clinical faculty of mandatory training/orientation sessions.
• Assists with evaluation of clinical sites for appropriateness and establishment of new affiliations.
• Assists in resolving student clinical issues.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring and orienting new clinical adjunct faculty. Assists program director in performing site observations and evaluations of clinical adjunct faculty.
• Coordinates bridge courses including recruitment of students and collaboration on admission of cohorts, and serves as course coordinator for NUR 128 and NUR 129.
• Shares the teaching load of the bridge courses on a team-teaching basis including course prep, exam preparation and grading. Includes online teaching responsibilities.
• Attends and contributes to course planning meetings.
• Attends and contributes to scheduled nursing faculty meetings and curriculum development, assessment, and review meetings, in conjunction with the total nursing faculty.
• Participates actively in accreditation activities.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Participates in activities affecting the entire College community.
• Assumes other responsibilities as designated by the Director of the Nursing Program.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Master’s degree in Nursing or comparable field of study in health sciences or health administration and a minimum of two years of recent nursing practice and ability to teach assigned course(s) is required;  Applicants must have current New York State Registered Professional Nurse licensure in good standing. Strong technological proficiency in Microsoft Office is required

Ability to work effectively with college students, staff and faculty as well as clinical agency staff. Demonstrates a strong commitment to the values of equity, diversity and inclusion throughout all professional encounters. Incumbent must be mindful of and develops accessibility solutions that can accommodate all individuals to use GCC facilities without barriers, both digitally and physically.

Preferred

concentration in Nursing Education is preferred, including education courses such as curriculum, instructional design and evaluation.  Experience in college-level didactic or clinical instruction is preferred.  Proven leadership skills with effective communication and problem-solving capability.  Clinical scheduling and online educational system experience preferred.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning, adaptability, and a positive approach to their role. This person will strive to create and maintain personal connections with students and the college community. They must be an approachable, enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic who contributes to Genesee’s supportive community, dedicated to effective, innovative strategies for student success.  This individual must demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of equity, diversity and inclusion throughout all professional encounters. In addition, they must demonstrate an ability to work well with college students, staff and faculty.

Additional Information:

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week. Appointment corresponds with the academic year (9 months) without obligation for summer instruction.  Compensation is at a rate of $52,033.57 annually. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment are as set by the GEA contract.

BENEFITS:

• NYS Retirement
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Independent Health and Delta Dental
  FSA
• 20 days’ sick, 3 personal days and several holidays annually
• May use up to 10 sick days for family illness
• GCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
• SUNY Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions
• Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena

Application Instructions:

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2024.  GCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.