Nursing Clinical and Lab Director

Posting Number:
Staff_0403060
Classification Title:
Managerial
Working Title:
Nursing Clinical and Lab Director
Datatel Position ID:
ARPA2CLILABD1A
Annual Hours:
2080
Placement Range:
$70,000 - $82,500
Position Type:
Regular
Job Category:
Exempt (Managerial)
General Description:
This position is designed to provide clinical and lab administrative support and assistance to the Nursing Program Director and will be utilized to assist with or accomplish specific tasks, activities, and responsibilities.

This appointment is contingent upon availability of grant funding which will continue for 5 years. Once the funds from the grant that provide funding for this appointment are no longer available, this appointment may be terminated without cause upon written notice to the employee.
Reports To:
Nursing Program Director
What position(s) reports to this position?:
Nursing Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Compliance Administrator
Minimum Education/Experience:
Master of Science Degree in Nursing (applicants must attach a copy of transcript conferring Master of Science Degree in Nursing)

Current practice with a minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting and 3-5 years teaching experience in a nursing program.

Hold an active, unencumbered, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma or be eligible for an Oklahoma license.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Positive human relations and communications skills.

Intermediate computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.

Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.

Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as learning management systems and clinical management platforms).

Organization and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.

Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.

Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.

Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.

Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office.

Must be punctual and reliable.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, patients, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.This position requires the person to frequently use upper and lower body to exert force up to 20 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.This position requires the person to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students and patients.

3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom, office, and lab area.The person in this position will be exposed to infectious diseases.The person in this position will be required to occasionally function around prisoners, mental patients, or agitated, hostile patients.
Preferred Qualifications:
Clinical leadership experience (preferred not required).

Required Training:
Maintain CPR certification from the American Heart Association every two years.
Maintain compliance for required immunizations.
Safety-sensitive position requiring background and drug testing.
Work Hours:
Forty hours per week. Clinical and Lab Director activities may include online, days, nights and/or weekends. Required institutional activities (other than attendance at commencement/pinning ceremonies) usually occur in the classic eight-to-five Monday through Friday work week.
Department:
Division of Health Prof.
Job Open Date:
05/17/2023
Open Until Filled:
No
HR Contact:
Beth Holmes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, transcript conferring MSN and an active, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma. Please upload nursing license in "other document" section. Candidates who do not attach all the required documents (cover letter, resume, transcript, nursing license) will not be considered for the position.

Applicants needing assistance with the application are encouraged to call Human Resources at 405.682.7542, 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.
Job Duties (Position Specific):
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Clinical education administrative leadership and nursing program supportHold an active, unencumbered, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical Education Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment· Developing students in all domains of professional clinical practice; appropriately assess student clinical learning and performance· Coordinate/participate in the orientation/development of lab and clinical faculty· Implement clinical aspects of teaching and learning (labs/sims/clinical experiences) for compliance to best practice and accreditation standards· Provide orientation, training, mentoring, observation, supervision, and evaluation as needed for full-time faculty who teach in labs and simulations and pracademic lab/clinical instructors.Maintenance and compliance of faculty records to ensure currency in the following areas: Hold an active, unencumbered, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma, CPR certification, health records as specified by clinical agencies/college background/drug screening as specified by clinical agencies/College, faculty qualification records, Curriculum Vitae, continuing education activities.· Oversee, manage, and work collaboratively with the Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Site Develop Representative· Chair search committee for new pracademic faculty for lab/clinical and simulations, recruit and staff as needed.· Assign and work with team leaders, full-time faculty, adjuncts teaching and supervising lab and clinical teaching according to nursing program needs.· Manage full-time and pracademic workloads for labs and clinicals.· Identify and pair faculty to clinical sites.· Ensure full-time faculty meet their clinical and lab responsibilities specific to their course guidelines.· Actively participate in the Nursing Education and Service Administrators (NESA) committee, the Associate Degree Deans and Directors of Oklahoma (ADN) Directors committee, including negotiations for clinical sites and contacts with non-NESA sites such as long-term care facilities and other community committees as needed to support the program.Students· Provide oversight of laboratory, and clinical instruction to ensure that content/objectives are current and adequately covered, teaching strategies are appropriate, and that faculty maintain constructive teaching and learning lab and clinical environments for students· Oversee and manage identification of clinical site and pairing student with site· Assist identifying and securing clinical sites as needed.· Work with Team Leaders distributing clinical sites once secured, identified, and pair for students.· Consult with lab and clinical instructors as needed on their development and implementation of remediation and professional behavior plans related to lab and clinical experiences· Assist with degree checks to confirm successful completion of prerequisites, co-requisites, and/or degree requirements.Administrative Budget· Provide input to the Division Dean and Nursing Program Director in developing budgetary recommendations to support academic program needs for the coming fiscal year.· Provide input to the Division Dean and Nursing Program Director on expenditures, within the approved budget allocations to support academic needs for the current fiscal year.· Foster professional, reciprocal relationships with clinical agencies utilized for student experiences.· Assist and maintain currency and accuracy of published information about the program, including prospective student letters, catalog, class schedules and nursing student handbook, in print and online relating to lab and clinicals· Participate/plan budget tracking as needed for grant funding related to labs/clinicalsProgram and Curriculum:· Chair / co-chair one of the nursing committees of the Nursing Faculty Organization.· Assist with development and maintenance of the Systematic Program Evaluation Plan· Assist with, collecting, trending and providing guidance for use of the Systematic Program Evaluation Plan (SPEP).· Assist with curriculum review and development related to lab and clinical activities.· Assist with academic outcomes assessment related to lab and clinicals· Assist with the development of reports for the College, governing and accrediting bodies.· Assist the Program Director and Division Dean in developing, implementing and evaluating approved academic programs to meet community needs-specifically related to lab and clinical activities· Assist with curriculum review and development related to lab and clinical activities· Assist with academic outcomes assessment related to lab and clinical activities· Assist with the development of reports for the College, governing and accrediting bodies related to lab and clinical activities· Support the development of a collegial team environment.· Represent the profession, the program and the Division in a positive and appropriate manner.Schedule· Assist the Program Director and Division Dean in developing and maintaining a flexible schedule to meet perceived program needs. A flexible schedule is mandatory for this position as hours may vary from semester to semester but will generally consist of a combination of morning, afternoon and evening classes.Professional ResponsibilitiesActively participate in service to the college and community in activities such as committees, attend department ceremonies, college commencement, participate in on-campus staff development opportunities and others as may arise.· Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):
Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.