Director Clinical Education at Vermont State University

Clinical Education Director Department of NursingBargaining Unit: VSC-UP SUPFLSA: ExemptGrade: 15BASIC FUNCTIONThis individual will take a leadership role in overseeing professional practice and clinical education in all the nursing programs offered at Vermont State University. The role requires the synthesis of expert knowledge in the areas of adult education evidence-based practice and clinical standards in the practice setting. This role collaborates with the Dean and Associate Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences the Department Chair the Program Coordinators and the Simulation Program Director within the organization to coordinate and support organizational interprofessional educational and development initiatives. This individual is responsible for the oversight of Clinical Placement Coordinators. Periodic travel to various campus sites throughout Vermont required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and manage a comprehensive and innovative strategic plan that builds a culture of clinical excellence amongst VTSU nursing graduates.Establish and maintain positive relationships with clinical affiliates across the State of Vermont.Support the clinical education team to facilitate student placement in clinical including the management of schedules and ensuring the availability of adequate clinical opportunities.Collaborate with the simulation director and nursing faculty to align clinical experiences with curriculum learning outcomes.Sustain and manage clinical affiliation agreements with placement sites including the execution of contracts and maintaining accurate and current records.Provide support for students and faculty as needed to include management of a variety of disciplinary policy enforcement and safety related matters in the interest of students program integrity and the clinical site expectations.Support personnel in recruiting onboarding orienting and ongoing continuing education of clinical educators.Develop and manage a comprehensive mentoring program and educational support program for clinical educators.Continually monitor and assess the effectiveness of all clinical experiences.Manage accurate student and employee clinical records and evaluations while ensuring compliance with university accreditor agency and regulatory standards.Oversee the clinical credentialing methods used to meet clinical agency requirements (i.e. Castlebranch);Remain current with nursing education best practices and industry trends to enhance the quality of clinical education across all VTSUs nursing programs.Ensure compliance with university curriculum agency and regulatory requirements and standards.Engage in the governance work of the department to ensure clinical practice and policies relevant to clinical education are current and evidence based.Serve as the Deans designee to perform clinical educator observations to assist with the evaluation process.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDDirection is received from the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYâDirect supervision of the Clinical Education Coordinators.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCurrent active and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Vermont.Masters degree in nursing required.Five (5) years previous teaching/training experience in an educational/health care institution required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSDoctoral degree in Nursing Education or Healthcare-related field of study preferred.Previous experience as a director or in a leadership position preferred.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledge of learning theory curriculum design program evaluation patient care consultation.Strong change management and influencing capabilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to promote shared decision-making and foster staff empowerment.Strong time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.Location: A Vermont State University campus will be designated as Home with hybrid travel to other sites throughout Vermont as required.Compensation:The budgeted compensation for this position is $78000 - $83000.This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.We encourage applicants with a demonstrated interest in building and supporting an inclusive equitable and diverse community at VSC.Benefits PackageMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceRetirement PlanTuitionWaiver to Vermont State CollegesTuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent childrenEmployee Assistance ProgramLong Term Disability14 Paid HolidaysMedical Personal and Vacation LeaveVermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with ADA requirements and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at. NOTE: This job could be subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 78000 - 83000