Job Details

Clinical Placement Coordinator

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015666P

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC Health Science

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Job Description:
Collaborate with the Associate Dean, Director, Nursing, or Program Director to anticipate and monitor clinical site placement needs, review clinical site requirements, and ensure contract information is accurate and current.

Serve as liaison between students, faculty, and clinical sites to ensure smooth transitions into clinical placements; provide ongoing technical assistance and troubleshooting to faculty and students related to placements, clinical sites, and placement processes.

Coordinate with students, faculty, and clinical sites to ensure the completion of required clearance documents, orientation, and training; maintain confidential student information in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Oversee the clinical placement databases and attend monthly various community college district consortium meetings to represent the Nursing Program and the Health Science Division.

Form relationships with clinical affiliations to ensure policy and procedures are followed and contracts are current and renewed in a timely manner.

Uphold agency requirements for clinical sites and work with faculty and students to ensure compliance.

Establish partnerships with clinical affiliations based on the needs of faculty and student population, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies. Evaluate the effectiveness of new clinical site in collaboration with the Program Director.

Determine effectiveness of placement and resolve issues, in collaboration with the Program Director in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.

Research, collect, compile, tabulate and/or analyze reports, spreadsheets and manuals.

Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound, independent judgment within assigned areas.

Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by complying with college health policies, standard practices, and programs in keeping with occupational health and safety legislative regulations.

Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism trainings and events.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the Associate Dean or Director, Nursing, this position is responsible for performing a variety of specialized duties necessary for securing and maintaining efficient clinical site coordination that meets the accreditation standards for the Nursing Program and other Health Science programs as required. The Clinical Placement Coordinator will work collaboratively with the healthcare industry to ensure clinical site contracts are current and the credentialing requirements are followed. The Clinical Placement Coordinator will oversee student placement, verify clinical site databases, and attend monthly meetings to represent the Nursing Program and the Health Sciences Division. This position supports the District-wide strategic directions, goals, and core values outlined in the Educational and Facilities Master Plan (EFMP).

Working Relationships:
The Clinical Placement Coordinator maintains frequent contact with various hospital staff, healthcare clinical personnel, the public, faculty, staff, and students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
Knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable laws or regulations pertaining to program of assignment
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Knowledge of project management, communications, and marketing principles
Knowledge of computer-based employee/student/program tracking, enterprise systems
Knowledge of various computer software programs
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
Knowledge budget and auditing principles, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of financial and statistical record-keeping principles
Knowledge of leadership principles and practices
Ability to understand scope of authority in making independent decisions
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to coordinate grants, categorical funding and assigned programs and assignments
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others
Ability to coordinate an assigned program with minimal supervision or direction
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and timelines
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to review situations accurately and determine appropriate action according to established guidelines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements:
This position requires a valid drivers license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Drivers License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Drivers License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

As applicable, the award of all degrees, coursework, and units must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Sixty (60) college semester units and three (3) years of experience or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution and one (1) year of experience, preferably in a field related to the assignment.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
Clinical coordinator experience.

Experience providing excellent customer service and collaboration between the Dean,
directors/coordinators, faculty, staff and/or students.

Experience with customer service and program coordination in an educational setting.
Knowledge of mission, objectives, goals, and service delivery requirements for nursing education.
Experience coordinating and conducting clinical site placement in an educational setting.

Experience assisting and promoting the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded practices or initiatives.
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions:
Professional environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours); if able, standing for long periods of time (2-3 hours); repetitive use of upper extremities, fine finger manipulation, including hand coordination activities; driving to a variety of locations to purchase or pick-up items, or make arrangements for activities and events.

Salary Range: $5,909 - $7,130 Per Month

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Number: 2015666P

Open Date: 09/22/2023

Close Date: 10/6/2023

Special Instructions Summary: Special COVID 19 Notice: Interviews may be held in person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with NOCCCD, even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.
The North Orange County Community College District is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. The Board of Trustees adopted a position of strongly recommending, rather than mandating, COVID-19 vaccines and strongly recommending boosters for all employees and students, effective January 1, 2023. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.nocccd.edu/covid19 .
Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.
This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".
The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).
Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website at https://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/6576









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