Company:
Valencia College
Job Location:
Orlando, 32802
Category:
Nursing
Type:
Full-Time
Position Number: FT[contact details available in the full listing]
Employee Class Description
Faculty 10 Month, Tenure
General Position Description
The Clinical Coordinator is a 12-month faculty position within the select accredited health related programs. In addition to performing the job duties associated with the faculty positions, this position is responsible for coordinating students' clinical education and ensuring placements align with academic, professional, and regulatory requirements. Works closely with clinical partners to build strong relationships and streamline the placement process. Additionally, organizes clinical…
schedules, monitors student progress, and addresses clinical-related concerns. Plays a key part in preparing and supporting students throughout their clinical education, helping them meet necessary guidelines and contributing to the success of the program.
This position has an annual instructional load of 12 contact hours during the fall and spring terms, and 3 contact hours during the summer term. Additional required contact hours each term are reassigned to fulfill the responsibilities outlined. The Clinical Coordinator's role is subject to annual renewal, with specific duties and time commitments varying based on discipline, program size, accreditation needs, and institutional resources.
Posting Number: F1530P
Location(s)
Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
- 40-hour work week - Teaching assignments may include day, night, and/or weekend classes
- Additional campus locations may be added to this search prior to the date of closing, based on hiring needs.
Salary Range: salary schedule link
Description of Job Function
- Coordinates student clinical placements, ensuring alignment with academic, professional, and compliance requirements.
- Partners with clinical sites, specific to discipline, to match students with appropriate placements, cultivating strong professional relationships.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records for clinical sites, student placements, evaluations, and compliance documentation.
- Ensure students meet all clinical prerequisites (e.g., background checks, immunizations, badges) by coordinating with relevant departments and maintaining compliance records.
- Develops and adjusts clinical schedules to align with program requirements and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Monitors student performance and clinical competencies, providing feedback in collaboration with faculty and preceptors.
- Supports student progression through clinical rotations, addressing academic or personal challenges to ensure successful completion.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for clinical issues, promptly resolving concerns with students and partners.
- Contributes to program development, assisting with clinical policies, procedures, and continuous professional development.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Drivers License Requirement
Not Applicable
Required Minimum Education
Faculty Positions Only - Level of education per Credentials Manual.
Required Field of Study
Appropriate level of education [required] See Credentials Procedures Manual at: http://valenciacollege.edu/faculty/forms/credentials/
Must align with the specific health discipline of the clinical education program (e.g., Nursing, Respiratory Care, Radiologic Technology, etc.). The field of study should be recognized by relevant accreditation bodies for the respective program.
Other Required Qualifications
Relevant clinical experience in the field, with a focus on hands-on practice in clinical settings, along with strong organizational and communication skills for managing placements, schedules, and student support. Familiarity with regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements is essential, as is a commitment to ongoing professional development in clinical education.
Required License/Certification
Must hold the appropriate license or certification for the field (e.g., RN, RRT, ARRT) and maintain current licensure as required by state or national regulatory bodies.
Preferred Education & Field of Study
A Master's degree may be preferred, depending on the specific program.
Preferred Type of Experience
Experience in clinical education, particularly in coordinating clinical placements or working with clinical sites.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of clinical education processes and familiarity with academic, institutional, and regulatory standards.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with students, clinical partners, faculty, and preceptors.
- Detail oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Strong organizational and planning skills to coordinate placements, maintain compliance, and support student progress.
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle schedule changes, resolve unexpected issues, and adjust placements as needed.
- Ability to assess student performance and clinical competencies and to provide feedback in collaboration with faculty and preceptors.
- Effective problem-solving and student support skills to address academic or personal challenges and help ensure clinical success.
- Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to address clinical issues and work collaboratively with students and partners.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with trends and best practices in clinical education.
General Working Conditions
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job specific working conditions
This job also operates in a classroom setting and may use equipment such as microphones and audio/videorecorders.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, as needed.
Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as needed.