Director of Clinical Education

Introduction

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision! We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Director of Clinical Education today with Galen College of Nursing.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Education Director to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Education Manager will negotiate, arrange, and evaluate clinical experiences for all students enrolled in the Galen College nursing programs which positively support curriculum outcomes according to organizational mission and values.

Position Responsibilities

Clinical Site Development & Support

• Negotiates and arranges clinical experiences which meet the educational requirements for students in all nursing programs including clinical site development and evaluation, clinical scheduling, and clinical oversight to enhance nursing student experiences in the care of patients.
• Maintains and monitors clinical contract documentation to ensure that records are current and comply with regulatory standards for clinical experiences.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with clinical agency representatives to ensure that a variety of clinical practice sites are available for student learning and application of clinical practice.
• Research and recommend appropriate agencies that meet the identified educational requirements for clinical experiences for nursing students.
• Coordinates and implements new clinical orientation requirements.
• Conducts and reviews written evaluations of clinical placements to assess the agencies’ ability to meet educational needs in collaboration with theory and clinical faculty.
• Attends and supports regular Galen College Advisory Board meetings.
• Responsible for providing regular updates to campus leadership regarding clinical availability and appropriateness of clinical experiences for both the students and faculty.

Faculty Development & Support

• Coordinates placement of faculty in clinical agency sites with input from campus leadership and consistent with curriculum requirements and faculty areas of expertise/credentials.
• Coordinates and implements new clinical faculty orientation.
• Conducts routine on-site evaluation of clinical faculty effectiveness in support of student learning and curriculum outcome requirements at least annually.
• Communicates and coordinates clinical faculty development needs based on documented evaluation analysis.
• Assists campus leadership to arrange and provide regular communication links between theory and clinical faculty.
• Maintains an electronic database for the coordination and assignment of faculty workload consistent with curriculum and human resource requirements.

Student Evaluation & Support

• Provides problem-solving skills in support of student learning during clinical agency experiences.
• Conducts and reports follow up evaluations of graduates placed in facilities six months post-graduation.
• Ensures that proper documentation has been completed regarding each student’s clinical experience.

Position Requirements

• Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable State as a Registered Nurse
• Education: Minimum qualification of an MSN, or in progress, with nursing background and knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, an understanding of the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives.
• Special Qualifications: Three (3) years of recent clinical experience, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies, excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative, and proficient computer skills to collect and analyze data. Have relationships with clinical facilities and professional organizations.
• Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Ability to sit a computer up to 8 hours per day and visit clinical sites.
• Degree of Supervision: Minimal

Galen College Values:

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential.

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take a personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master’s degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen’s accreditation status, please visit our website.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE)