INTERIM CLINICAL PLACEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
Apply NowCompany: Victor Valley College
Location: California City, CA 93505
Description:
Salary: $97,716.00 - $137,496.00 Annually
Location : CA 92395, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-496 CPPMNGR
Division: Instruction - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Functions
FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 23, 2025
INTERIM CLINICAL PLACEMENT MANAGER
INTERIM POSITION UP TO ONE (1) YEAR
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS IS EXEMPT
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
DEFINITION
Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program and Allied Health. The Clinical Placement Program Manager is responsible for acquiring, contracting, monitoring, and evaluating all clinical sites for nursing courses and student experiences in coordination with the Director. This individual is responsible for preparing, modifying and updating clinical schedules for the Nursing Program and documentation for the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); modifying the clinical placement needs of the Department of Nursing, when appropriate, to meet BRN, California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) and the District requirements. The Clinical Placement Program Manager assists the department chairperson and nursing faculty in assigning faculty to their clinical rotations each semester. The Clinical Placement Program Manager is the liaison and advocate between VVC Nursing program and contracted clinical sites. The Clinical Placement Program Manager tracks all required documents, test results, vaccines, certifications, and their due dates for students in the Associate Degree of Nursing courses following deadlines of clinical sites.
The Clinical Placement Program ensures that faculty meets the credentialing requirements of assigned facilities and that required documents are submitted to the clinical facilities within required timeframes. The Clinical Placement Program Manager coordinates an orientation program for all new clinical faculty to ensure that the program outcomes are met.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program and Allied Health. Collaborates with technical and administrative staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is responsible for a program related to ongoing District operations, initiatives, and services ensuring alignment with the attraction, retention, and academic success of students. Incumbents are responsible for designing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and modifying the program, including short- and long-term planning activities; supporting and analyzing programmatic practices and procedures; and developing and implementing recommendations for program operational or procedural improvements. Incumbents serve as a specialist, liaison, and advocate for the assigned program requiring the use of initiative and resourcefulness, considerable independent judgment, and regular contact with program stakeholders.
Representative Duties
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is desired
EXPERIENCE:
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various clinical sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff, students and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge and Abilities
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Computer software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Zoom.
Basic medical terminology and types of nursing.
Basic hospital organization and hospital/clinic systems.
Requirement/regulations related to immunization.
Techniques of providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
ABILITY TO:
Work logistics involving complex operations with several people, facilities and/or supplies.
Demonstrate excellent computer based organizational skills.
Demonstrate excellent public relations skills using proper etiquette both electronic and interpersonally.
Collaborate, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with multiple faculty, administrators, staff, and coordinator/nurses at many institutions.
Communicate clearly, professionally, and calmly with people expressing frustration.
Keep updated records and attend to details despite much change.
Create and improve systems for organization of many variables (e.g., maintain accurate and detailed reports and records).
Remain flexible and effectively perform job during unexpected situations or changing conditions.
Show a high level of dedication by following through with commitment, in a reliable and communicative manner.
Take the initiative to solve or improve problems and situations proactively without needing supervision.
Manage time to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively (e.g., multi-task).
Reach out to appropriate sources to get the resources or find information needed to be successful.
Think critically and possess decision-making skills.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.
VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.
Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site click here to open link: with your username and password.
A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States: This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS- Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
For the most updated information please visit our benefits web page:
http://www.vvc.edu/offices/human_resources/payroll-benefits/benefits_info.shtml
Current salary schedule includes additional $3000 annually for earned Doctorate.
01
What is your highest level of education in Nursing?(Copies of transcripts must accompany application - please attach in the appropriate attachment page)
02
How many years of clinical experience in acute care do you have?
03
Do you have a Valid RN license to practice professional registered nursing in the state of California, as required by law?(Please attach certificate as other in the appropriate attachment page)
04
Do you have a valid California state driver's license, or would you be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment?
05
Do you possess sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students?
06
If you are selected for this position, how will you show students that you care about them?
Required Question
Location : CA 92395, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-496 CPPMNGR
Division: Instruction - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Functions
FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 23, 2025
INTERIM CLINICAL PLACEMENT MANAGER
INTERIM POSITION UP TO ONE (1) YEAR
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS IS EXEMPT
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- District paid HMO medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
- District paid $100,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
- Classified Administrators participation in CalPERS Retirement System.
- 20 paid holidays; 22 vacation days
DEFINITION
Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program and Allied Health. The Clinical Placement Program Manager is responsible for acquiring, contracting, monitoring, and evaluating all clinical sites for nursing courses and student experiences in coordination with the Director. This individual is responsible for preparing, modifying and updating clinical schedules for the Nursing Program and documentation for the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); modifying the clinical placement needs of the Department of Nursing, when appropriate, to meet BRN, California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) and the District requirements. The Clinical Placement Program Manager assists the department chairperson and nursing faculty in assigning faculty to their clinical rotations each semester. The Clinical Placement Program Manager is the liaison and advocate between VVC Nursing program and contracted clinical sites. The Clinical Placement Program Manager tracks all required documents, test results, vaccines, certifications, and their due dates for students in the Associate Degree of Nursing courses following deadlines of clinical sites.
The Clinical Placement Program ensures that faculty meets the credentialing requirements of assigned facilities and that required documents are submitted to the clinical facilities within required timeframes. The Clinical Placement Program Manager coordinates an orientation program for all new clinical faculty to ensure that the program outcomes are met.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program and Allied Health. Collaborates with technical and administrative staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is responsible for a program related to ongoing District operations, initiatives, and services ensuring alignment with the attraction, retention, and academic success of students. Incumbents are responsible for designing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and modifying the program, including short- and long-term planning activities; supporting and analyzing programmatic practices and procedures; and developing and implementing recommendations for program operational or procedural improvements. Incumbents serve as a specialist, liaison, and advocate for the assigned program requiring the use of initiative and resourcefulness, considerable independent judgment, and regular contact with program stakeholders.
Representative Duties
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Creates, updates, and modifies clinical assignment schedules for the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program to maintain a current clinical rotation schedule.
- Requests clinical site rotations 6 to 12 months in advance.
- Submits the final, updated, clinical rotation schedules to clerical staff and department chairperson at least three weeks prior to the start of each semester.
- Obtains list of required documents, tests, vaccines, and certifications for each clinical site for students and faculty.
- Monitors compliance for required documents, tests, vaccines and certifications for all faculty and students at clinical facility sites.
- Notifies student and/or faculty deficiencies in required documents, tests, vaccines or certifications to clerical assistant and the Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program and Allied Health. Counsels and refers deficient students to the Director.
- Communicates facility information and updates to faculty and students.
- Ensures student and faculty required documents, records, tests, vaccines, and certifications are current, completed and sent to appropriate clinical sites before the start of clinical rotations.
- Ensures compliance of faculty and students with mandatory clinical site orientation and documentation orientation for specific sites they are assigned to.
- Collaborates with department chairperson, lead faculty and the Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program and Allied Health in facilitating faculty and student orientation to clinical sites, assessing health and safety requirements, and reviewing student/faculty/facility evaluations utilizing various software platforms, as appropriate.
- Maintains collegial and professional relationship with each clinical facility through regular visits to each facility.
- Cooperates, collaborates and engages in special projects or assignments that faculty are required to participate such as Every five year Self-Study of Nursing Department for the BRN, Annual Advisory Committee Meeting.
- Participates in conferences, meetings, projects, and special assignments as mandated.
- Participates in Professional Development, as offered or requested, to remain current with duties and standard procedures for fulfilling role.
- Maintain required BRN and Nursing Department certifications and documents: Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider course, flu shot, vaccine record or titers, tuberculosis (TB) test and all others required by the clinical sites, BRN, and California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
- In collaboration with clerical staff, assures all clinical contracts are up to date and renewed prior to expiration dates.
- Collaborates with the Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program and Allied Health to establish clinical placement needs.
- Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect, patience, and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is desired
EXPERIENCE:
- Three (3) years of clinical experience in acute care
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid RN license to practice professional registered nursing in the state of California, as required by law.
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various clinical sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff, students and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge and Abilities
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Computer software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Zoom.
Basic medical terminology and types of nursing.
Basic hospital organization and hospital/clinic systems.
Requirement/regulations related to immunization.
Techniques of providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
ABILITY TO:
Work logistics involving complex operations with several people, facilities and/or supplies.
Demonstrate excellent computer based organizational skills.
Demonstrate excellent public relations skills using proper etiquette both electronic and interpersonally.
Collaborate, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with multiple faculty, administrators, staff, and coordinator/nurses at many institutions.
Communicate clearly, professionally, and calmly with people expressing frustration.
Keep updated records and attend to details despite much change.
Create and improve systems for organization of many variables (e.g., maintain accurate and detailed reports and records).
Remain flexible and effectively perform job during unexpected situations or changing conditions.
Show a high level of dedication by following through with commitment, in a reliable and communicative manner.
Take the initiative to solve or improve problems and situations proactively without needing supervision.
Manage time to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively (e.g., multi-task).
Reach out to appropriate sources to get the resources or find information needed to be successful.
Think critically and possess decision-making skills.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.
VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.
Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site click here to open link: with your username and password.
A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States: This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS- Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- District paid HMO medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
- District paid $100,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
- Educational Management participation in CalSTRS Retirement System.
- Classified Administrators participation in CalPERS Retirement System.
- 20 paid holidays; 22 vacation days
For the most updated information please visit our benefits web page:
http://www.vvc.edu/offices/human_resources/payroll-benefits/benefits_info.shtml
Current salary schedule includes additional $3000 annually for earned Doctorate.
01
What is your highest level of education in Nursing?(Copies of transcripts must accompany application - please attach in the appropriate attachment page)
- Doctorate
- Masters
- Bachelors
- Associates
02
How many years of clinical experience in acute care do you have?
- 8 or more years
- 3 to 7 years
- 1 to 2 years
03
Do you have a Valid RN license to practice professional registered nursing in the state of California, as required by law?(Please attach certificate as other in the appropriate attachment page)
- YES
- NO
04
Do you have a valid California state driver's license, or would you be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment?
- YES
- NO
05
Do you possess sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students?
- YES
- NO
06
If you are selected for this position, how will you show students that you care about them?
Required Question