Nursing Education Director jobs in Springfield, MA

The Director of Clinical Education in Nursing is responsible for overseeing and managing the clinical education for nursing and assisting with managing the daily operation of the nursing program. This includes developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical experiences that align with the STCC nursing curriculum, as well as collaborating with clinical partners and faculty to ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical education. The Director of Clinical Education in Nursing is required to contribute to the achievement of the STCC School of Health & Patient Simulation/ Department of Nursing academic goals. This includes but is not limited to the development of sufficient numbers of satisfactory clinical placements necessary to meet enrollment objectives determined by the administration. Additional duties involve monitoring the quality of training sites, adjunct/part time faculty development, and assist with clinical medical clearance of students, and student progress in all aspects of training. Incumbent must assure that the STCC Nursing philosophy and competencies are considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. The Director of Clinical Education in Nursing position provides leadership and counsel to faculty and students. They assist with monitoring trends in nursing education, participate in research, ensure adherence to federal, state, college, and program regulations, maintain accreditation standards, and establish strategic partnerships. The Director of Clinical Education in Nursing is responsible for helping to create an environment conducive to teaching and learning. It is their responsibility to lead, educate, and guide staff and students toward achieving established program goals/objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement clinical education that align with the nursing curriculum and meet the standards of the program.
• Collaborate with clinical partners to ensure that clinical experiences are available and appropriate for nursing students.
• Work with faculty to integrate clinical experiences into the nursing curriculum.
• Identify available clinical facilities for student training and assist with the recruitment and follow up efforts in the acquisition of appropriate clinical sites.
• Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate clinical sites.
• Communicates with clinical sites to remain current with facilities current policies and practice.
• Maintain relationships with preceptors/site liaisons and assures guidelines for site use are followed.
• Provide evaluation of existing qualified sites on a regular basis, including on-site visits to clinical sites.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to evaluate the efficacy and relevance of clinical training experiences relative to stated objectives and needs.
• Attend meetings and manage CCP as appropriate for clinical facilities.
• Provide supervision and guidance to clinical instructors and preceptors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical education programs and make necessary modifications to improve student learning outcomes.
• Provide education and training for clinical adjunct faculty.
• Provide regular on-site visits to clinical facilities for adjunct faculty training and mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards related to clinical education and student safety and the nursing program curricula.
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare providers and community partners to enhance clinical education opportunities for nursing students.
• Participate in the selection, orientation, and ongoing professional development of clinical instructors and preceptors.
• Participate in the recruitment and admission of nursing students.
• Serve on committees and participate in activities related to nursing education and the community college.
• Can quickly modify work schedule as needed to assist in virtual and/or on campus clinical experiences as needed.
• Assist with the ongoing development and management of the nursing curriculum and systematic evaluation.

Key Job Elements:

• Work with Assistant Dean to manage clinical contracts. (Secure affiliation agreements with new clinical sites in conjunction with college legal office/designee and assure that affiliations are up to date).
• Collect, track and process data for student practicum/internships.
• Work with level team coordinators for student clinical placement.
• Work with level team coordinators to ensure proper documentation procedures with regard to contracts, clinical site evaluations, students' evaluations and documentation to the SPE.
• Oversee, administer and maintain required forms.
• Provide clinical placement progress reports or changes concerning clinical requirements.
• Prepare and archive reports and evaluation studies rated to program accreditation.
• Assist the Assistant Dean of Nursing with special projects supporting the program.
• Assist the Assistant Dean of Nursing in maintaining effective coordination, good communication, and positive morale among STCC full-time and part-time nursing faculty and staff.
• Assume other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean/Director of nursing.
• Attend faculty and staff meetings as directed, serve on committees as appropriate and provide updates as needed.
• Promote engagement in inter-professional education.
• Responsible for coordinating and teaching orientation classes/workshops for student admissions and re-admissions.
• Assist with departmental functions such as Nursing club, DING, committee work, full faculty meeting, SPE, Accreditation, grants, outside meetings, simulation data collection and analysis, SPE reports, as needed within the Department of Nursing and the School of Health & Patient Simulation.
• Assist with and manage Full faculty meetings.
• Assist with the ongoing development and maintenance of the Systematic Evaluation Plan and required reports.

Personnel:

• Assist with recruiting hiring, supervising, and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Assist with management/verification of onboarding and annual faculty compliance.
• Design, orient, monitor, encourage and support professional development of faculty and staff.
  • Ensure orientation of newly hired Nursing faculty for adjunct and full time.
  • Ensure proper administration of human resource policies and procedures as defined by the college, SHPS, and Department.
  • Foster development of the team concept of the Department of Nursing responsibility and commitment to SHPS goals and mission by encouraging active participation.
  • Work with full and part time faculty providing support, guidance, and mentorship including one to one development as needed.
• Evaluate adjunct faculty and staff, and communicate and manage issues with the Assistant Dean of Nursing.
• Support and oversee the overall development of the department faculty and staff

Leadership:

• Serve as a mentor to faculty, staff and students in the Department of Nursing.
• Disseminate current information pertaining to health care, nursing education and higher education.
• Ability to supervise and train employees including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Create an environment conducive to learning for all.
• Assist with meeting basic needs in the learning environment: classrooms, labs, offices etc.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Serve as a liaison between the department and other units of the institution.
• Assist the Department Chair with the coordination of Nursing club, Diversity in Nursing Group etc.

Students:

• Admission of students: Works with Assistant Dean, Admissions, SHPS, IE to coordinate, participate, review and select applicant's admissions.
• Collaborate with Student Services, Disability Services and other student support services.
• Assist in the recruitment of students.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation process for NCLEX examination.
• Assist with the management of students with various academic and behavioral issues.
• Coordinate and manage processes for student withdrawals, failures, readmissions etc.
• Work collaboratively with Department Chair and teams to assure compliance with all onboarding requirements.
• Assist with recruitment and retention of students in the Nursing Department.
• Assist with review of student academic appeals and grievances.
• Provides orientation for new nursing student admissions and readmissions.
• Assists with recruitment of students and assist with information sessions.

Budgets:

• Assist the Assistant Dean of Nursing with the annual budget planning process including operating and capital expenditures.
• Assist with managing software and other programs/products that enhance the nursing curriculum, contracts (Exam Soft, Kaplan).

College Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the relationship between the Department of Nursing and the college system including, but not limited to, acting as a liaison with campus academic programs, departments and administrators.
• Serve on college committees as needed.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of college standards policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional working relationships with administrative authorities, faculty, and other academic and support units.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the College.
• Assist in marketing and recruitment efforts.
• Provide reports and data to the College as needed.
• Review each potential graduate academic evaluation and verify eligibility for graduation.
• Attend, participate, coordinate honors convocation, commencement and pinning.

Community Responsibilities:

• Represent the college to academic and professional education communities, students and alumni.
• Develop and maintain the relationship between the Department of Nursing and outside organizations/systems, including but not limited to, acting as a liaison with nursing/academic programs, departments and administrators.
• Assist in publicizing and disseminating information about the Nursing program.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with organizations, such as health care facilities, nursing associations and employment agencies.
• Build collaborative inter-professional relationships.
• Will assist with develop and implement new graduate nursing programs/relationships/articulation agreements.
• Work collaboratively with Assistant Dean of Nursing to oversee external contracts with clinical agencies.
• Serve as liaison between the college and affiliating agencies.
• Assist with simulation tours/education/support to other programs.
• Assist/coordinate with nurse graduate program mentoring.

Curricula:

• Assist to develop, implement and evaluate the nursing program curricula in collaboration with faculty in accordance with national and state regulations, accreditation standards and college policy.
• Lead and guide faculty, staff and students toward achieving established objectives.
• Oversee curriculum development and revisions and evaluation for the department.

Program Adherence: Program Policy/Procedure,/Standards and Course Management:

• Assist with the evaluation, assessment, and planning activities.
• Apply and communicate accurately policies, procedures and rationales.
• Assist with management of record keeping practices and procedures for program.
• Maintain standards for the nursing practice.
• Innovate effective teaching/learning principles for student success in the Nursing program.
• Complete classroom/clinical observation as instructed by Assistant Dean of Nursing/Dean of SHPS.

Departmental Needs:

• Attend and leads the Department of Nursing Faculty and committee meetings.
• Assist with the development and implementation of academic policies and procedures for the Department of Nursing in collaboration with faculty, SHPS, etc.
• Ensure timely revision of college policies and procedures and completion of reports.
• Assist with obtaining new clinical sites and assist with maintaining contracts.
• Assist with coordinating pinning ceremonies, open houses, orientations, and other events.

Accreditation and Governing Bodies:

• Implement the rules and regulations of external accrediting agencies.
• Assist with the management and updating of the BORN/ACEN SEP monthly.
• Monitor/direct faculty and update SEP reporting.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state laws governing nursing education.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations to enhance compliance.
• Achieve and maintains national and state accreditation for the College's nursing program.
• Participate in regional accreditation reviews and reports as requested.
  • Annual MA BORN reports.
  • Annual ACEN reports.
• Assure that the program is maintained current in regard to standards of practice and health care needs of the community.
• Assist with monitoring of current trends & issues in nursing profession and find ways to implement suitable changes.
• Monitor current trends and issues in the nursing profession.

Director Professional Development Requirements:

• Participate in activities that facilitate professional expertise in the areas of administration, teaching and maintenance of nursing competence.
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain professional competence in area of responsibility.
• Meet continuing education requirements.
• Travel and work a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of various groups and programs of the College.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assist with initiating and managing change.
• Demonstrate strong management, leadership skills, including planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
• Maintain professional competencies within areas of responsibility.
• Review/read nursing journals and attends conferences to gather information on current trends

Knowledge:

• Current and active MA nursing license.
• Master's Degree in Nursing with minimum 5 years related experience required.
• Knowledge of clinical planning and scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge of nursing education and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of simulation-based learning is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty, student population and clinical partners.
• Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.
• Strong basic computer software (MS Office) skills.
• Experience in program development and evaluation is preferred.
• Leadership/Management experience preferred

Abilities:

• Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to listen to customers (e.g. students, staff, clinical sites, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to set one's own priorities and work schedule.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Ability to mentor and supervise adjunct faculty.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and clinical partners.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position

Salary: $100,000 to $ 115,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits: Yes. The community college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement for continuing education.

Position Status: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)

Grant Funded: No

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.