Clinical Education Coordinator

Clinical Education Coordinator

The Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC) provides leadership and oversight for all medical-surgical clinical nursing courses and precepted undergraduate nursing experiences. This position is responsible for the coordination, quality, and evaluation of clinical education experiences; recruitment, onboarding, training, and mentoring of adjunct clinical faculty and preceptors; and ongoing collaboration with healthcare partners. The CEC ensures clinical instruction aligns with course objectives, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all medical-surgical nursing clinical courses and precepted undergraduate nursing experiences
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate student clinical and preceptorship experiences to ensure alignment with course objectives, student learning outcomes, and program competencies
• Establish clinical objectives and outcomes within the framework of each course and communicate these to students, adjunct faculty, preceptors, and clinical site personnel
• Ensure delivery and documentation of required course clock hours (theory, laboratory, and clinical) and report outcomes to the Department Chair at the conclusion of each semester
• Oversee supervision of students in clinical and preceptorship settings
• Ensure students are oriented to clinical sites, including introduction to staff and expectations
• Coordinate clinical assignments in collaboration with adjunct faculty and/or preceptors to support achievement of course objectives
• Evaluate student clinical performance, progress, and achievement of learning outcomes, incorporating input from adjunct faculty and preceptors
• Assign observational clinical experiences when appropriate to meet course objectives
• Recruit, recommend for hire, onboard, and evaluate adjunct clinical faculty and clinical teaching assistants each semester
• Provide training, mentoring, and ongoing support for adjunct clinical faculty and preceptors to ensure high-quality, consistent clinical instruction
• Facilitate communication and professional development opportunities for adjunct clinical faculty related to teaching effectiveness, evaluation, and program expectations
• Ensure clinical education practices align with state board of nursing regulations, accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE), and departmental policies
• Maintain accurate clinical education records and documentation
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts related to clinical teaching and learning
• Teach up to one clinical/lab course per semester
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution
• Active, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience

Consideration May Be Given To Candidates With:

• Demonstrated experience in clinical nursing education and student supervision
• Experience coordinating clinical courses or preceptorship experiences
• Experience hiring, training, and evaluating adjunct or clinical faculty
• Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory requirements related to nursing education
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills