Nursing Program Clinical Teaching Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
- Austin, TX
- Contract
- Full-time
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Licensure: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas is required.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty (e.g., medical-surgical, critical care, pediatrics, community health).
- Previous experience in nursing education, particularly clinical instruction, is highly preferred.
- Experience with clinical placement coordination or similar administrative duties is highly desirable.
- Assist faculty with the direct supervision and instruction of BSN students in clinical settings (hospitals, clinics, community health centers, SLRC, etc.).
- Provide guidance and feedback to students on patient assessment, nursing interventions, medication administration, documentation, and professional
- Evaluate student performance in the clinical setting using established rubrics and provide constructive feedback to support their learning and
- Collaborate with lead faculty to ensure consistency in clinical teaching and evaluation across all student groups.
- Identify student learning needs and adapt teaching strategies to facilitate
- Participate in pre- and post-clinical conferences with students, facilitating discussions and critical thinking.
- Ensure student compliance with clinical agency policies and procedures, as well
- Maintain accurate records of student clinical hours and
- Serve as a resource for students regarding clinical procedures and patient
- Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities as
- Identify, secure, and manage clinical placements for all BSN students across various specialties and levels of the program.
- Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clinical agencies, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, community health organizations, and other healthcare providers.
- Negotiate and execute clinical affiliation agreements in collaboration with the University's risk management department.
- Coordinate student and faculty onboarding requirements for clinical sites (e.g., background checks, immunizations, drug screenings, CPR certification, specific agency orientations).
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of clinical sites, contact information, and student placement data.
- Communicate clinical site requirements and schedules to students and faculty in a timely and organized manner.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to clinical placements and student/faculty access to clinical sites.
- Ensure all clinical placements meet accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE, ACEN) and program learning outcomes.
- Participate in curriculum development and revision related to clinical
- Prepare reports and data related to clinical placements for accreditation, program review, and internal reporting.
- Conduct site visits to clinical agencies to assess learning environments and foster strong partnerships.
- Stay current with trends in healthcare and nursing education to anticipate clinical placement needs.