Faculty Position for Nursing, Regional Hybrid Clinical Director

Job Summary

The Regional Hybrid Clinical Director oversees the clinical components of the hybrid nursing curriculum for the assigned region. This role provides leadership and operational support to faculty teaching hybrid clinical courses, coordinates clinical placements for students, and seeks new clinical agency partnerships within the assigned region. The Regional Hybrid Clinical Director is responsible for evaluating clinical faculty performance within their assigned region, ensuring effective instruction, and promoting continuous improvement. The role requires travel to remote clinical sites as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

Assigned Region

• Meet with faculty of record for each hybrid clinical courses to plan clinical calendar and experiences.
• Facilitate student clinical orientations including the technology requirements for the facility and providing student assistance when technical problems occur.
• Regularly evaluate the performance of clinical faculty through clinical observations, student feedback, and peer reviews.
• Routinely travel to clinical sites in assigned region.
• Collaborate with the School of Nursing leadership to develop and implement strategic recruitment efforts for clinical faculty positions of assigned region.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hybrid clinical faculty, ensuring they are adequately oriented to the program and institutional policies of assigned region.
• Lead targeted recruitment events and efforts in assigned region for the COHS and Hybrid Nursing Programs.
• Identify and develop new clinical partnerships to enhance student learning opportunities in assigned region.
• Evaluate clinical sites to confirm student learning opportunities, ensuring the quality of patient care and educational experiences of assigned region.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clinical agencies, negotiating memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and contracts as necessary in assigned region.

School of Nursing

• Assist WCU in the implementation of the respective Mission Statements, Statement(s) of Purpose, Institutional Plan(s), and Financial Plan(s)
• Collaborate with the COHS Student Enrollment Coordinator to develop strategic recruitment and marketing plans for the Hybrid Nursing Programs in assigned region.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student's academic success in the clinical component of the hybrid program.
• Assist students with the clinical placement process, offering guidance and addressing any challenges that arise during their clinical rotations.
• Track and monitor student progress in clinical courses, ensuring all requirements are met for successful program completion.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and accreditation documentation related to clinical faculty performance, clinical placements, and student success.
• Participate in program assessments, ensuring continuous improvement of the hybrid programs.
• Assist the Chief Nursing Administrator and Associate Chief Nurse Administrator in assuring compliance with the undergraduate programs with respect to regulatory and legal standards, including accreditation standards.
• Meet on a regular basis with the Chief Nursing Administrator, Associate Chief Nurse Administrator, and/or other Academic Directors for planning, development, and implementation of policies and procedures, sharing of information, etc.
• Perform duties as specifically indicated by the Chief Nursing Administrator.
• Fulfill teaching duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Administrator and Associate Chief Nurse Administrator.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Unencumbered compact RN License for Mississippi or Louisiana.
• At least four year's experience teaching in a professional nursing program
• Clear criminal background check performed by the MS Department of Health
• Valid MS Driver's License and a clean driving history
• Ability to travel within the assigned region

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or related field
• Administrative or managerial experience

Physical Demands

• Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended time periods.
• Must have strength and agility to move files, paper boxes, and minor office equipment.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Must be able to travel locally to and from regional clinical sites