Director of Clinical Administration

Overview

This position is based at our Newport News, VA campus location.

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Position Summary

The Director of Clinical Administration is responsible for administration, planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical component of the nursing programs. Works closely with the Directors of Nursing to maintain a process for clinical site contracting to ensure successful and long-term working relationships with facilities The Director of Clinical Administration reports directly to the Campus President and works collaboratively with the Directors of the Nursing programs at their campus.

Responsibilities

Administration and Planning:

• Maintain clinical agency rosters and corresponding affiliation agreements.
• Monitor clinical affiliation agreements for currency and site requirements.
• Secure ample clinical time to meet the needs of the program.
• For each clinical site, maintain list of site contacts, student and faculty requirements, and orientation procedures.
• Meet regularly with the Directors of Nursing and Campus President to plan for student’s clinical site needs and plans the scheduling of sites and student assignments.
• Develop clinical rotation schedules that align with the course objectives and faculty qualifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Implementation:

• Ensure that Board of Nursing, accrediting agencies regulations and University policies pertaining to the clinical environment are followed by the nursing programs.
• Develop relationships and function as a liaison between the University and the clinical site. Work with Directors of Nursing and clinical faculty to resolve any student issues surrounding clinical.
• Record, track and maintain student and faculty clinical (health) requirement information.
• Administer and/or coordinate and maintain documentation for site specific paperwork and training for students and faculty.
• Record and track clinical attendance per term. Maintain programmatic clinical attendance per student.
• Coordinate and maintain clinical site paperwork.
• With the Directors of Nursing, conducts scheduled and unscheduled visits on weekdays, evenings and weekends at clinical sites for evaluation of clinical site, review of patient care assignments, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Evaluation:

• Monitor student Clinical Evaluation Tools and Competency Skills Assessments for completion.
• Review and evaluate Clinical Site surveys for those sites utilized each term and discusses all areas of opportunity with Directors of Nursing as needed to ensure positive relationships.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/License:

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Previous experience in customer service and contracting a plus.
• Travel and ability to work flexible hours is required. Day, evening and weekend hours are required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and willingness to learn new software applications.

Skills & Abilities:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy;
• Strong skills in priority setting, multi-tasking, and organization.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of management, faculty and students.
• Excellent computer skills

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, click HERE.

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