Director of Clinical Nursing Education

Salary: $105,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location : Providence College
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: PC00068
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 01/27/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NU

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer. The College's Non-Discrimination policy can be found
Overview
OVERVIEW: Direct the strategic planning and daily operations of the clinical education program, including all clinical and internship placements.

This is an exciting and historic opportunity to join PC's newly established School of Nursing and Health Sciences and shape an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum for the next generation of students entering nursing. Construction was recently completed on the 150,000+ sq. ft state-of-the-art facility located on the PC Campus, . This new facility houses the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and future nursing undergraduate and graduate programs in development. The Center also features the latest classroom design and technologies and showcases an extensive simulation suite with expansive clinical simulation laboratories and research facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Secure all clinical and internship placements for nursing students. Ensure compliance with all clinical requirements. Create policies and develop waivers needed for unique clinical situations (i.e. unvaccinated students, COVID testing, quarantine, isolation, etc.). Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical practice partners and clinical faculty. Routinely visit clinical sites to conduct site evaluations for ongoing quality assurance of appropriateness and effectiveness of these sites. Assure clinical sites are appropriate in number and skill acquisition for the corresponding didactic course. Oversee the thorough integration and proper use of technology within the Clinical Placement Office. Provide reports for accreditation that address the clinical component of the curriculum. Organize Skills Week and Medication Exams at the start of each semester. Develop and maintain clinical budgets. Review and update clinical education course materials, including manuals, faculty orientation, and handbook policies. Collaborate with clinical faculty, didactic faculty and Director of Simulation and Labs to assess best practices for achieving academic objectives, regarding learning issues as they pertain to clinical teaching and enhancement of scenarios to achieve course and end of program student learning objectives more effectively and consistently. Recruit, orient, monitor, evaluate, and support clinical faculty. Match faculty credentials to appropriate clinical setting to ensure appropriate and consistent delivery of the curriculum in the clinical setting as part of the hiring process. Assure clinical faculty files are updated and accurate. Develop, conduct, and evaluate faculty professional development education sessions each semester. (60%)

Oversee the Summer Nursing Academy (SNA), secure sites for SNA, onboard students and faculty, and coordinate housing, transportation, excursions, immunizations, licensure, and ongoing oversight of the Academy during the summer. (10%)

Plan for the special ceremonies within the Department of Nursing related to clinicals, including the Caring with Dignity Ceremony, Blessing of Healing Hands Ceremony, and Pinning Ceremony. (10%)

Collaborate with faculty and the Director of Simulation and Labs on a comprehensive student direct care experience. Possess a thorough understanding of the nursing curriculum. Attend Board of Nursing (BON) meetings monthly to monitor compliance of the Nursing department with state regulations. Adhere to all Rhode Island Board of Nursing policies and procedures in relation to clinical faculty and faculty waivers. (10%)

Teach courses as determined by load each semester in simulation, lab, or classroom. (10%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution required. Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Three to five years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Licensure in clinical discipline such as medicine, nursing, psychology, clinical social work, or a related field.
• Strong customer service skills and a true commitment to providing solutions in a timely way.
• Ability to work quickly and thoroughly, prioritizing work based on urgency and demand. Demonstrated understanding that details matter and must be correct.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Centralized Clinical Placement Platform, and Clinical Education Office Software.
• Requires availability evenings, early mornings, and weekends when students are in the clinical setting.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
EEO STATEMENT:

Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time-to-time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:

• Promote the health and well-being of you and your family
• Provide financial security while you are working
• Build financial resources for retirement
• Help you balance personal and work responsibilities
• Provide educational opportunities for you and your family

These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/