Director of Clinical Operations

Director of Clinical Operations

Position Overview: The Director of Clinical Operations operationalizes the nursing program's learning site in collaboration with the campus nursing director. Clinical Operations may include scheduling, skills laboratory, partnership development, clinical placement and compliance, and simulation.

Essential Duties:

• Plan, develop and implement strategy for operational management of clinical, lab, and simulation activities including new clinical partnership development and scheduling to meet organizational and university goals and outcomes.
• Recruit, retain, and orient staff and clinical and simulation faculty and staff while ensuring compliance with university, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Contribute to the evaluation and mentorship of clinical and simulation faculty in collaboration with the nursing director.
• Evaluate, mentor and ensure professional development and training of staff including but not limited to simulation operations specialists and clinical compliance coordinators.
• Conduct regular visits to clinical partners to monitor placement quality.
• Participate in budget, inventory, and resource management for clinical, lab, and simulation activities in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Manage student and faculty compliance with healthcare partners' clinical requirements and evaluate clinical sites for quality.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, legal, and regulatory standards in all clinical and academic operations.
• Additional duties as assigned

Exceptions: Driving: Varies according to clinical sites within service area.Will have nontraditional office hour requirements for programmatic requirements, such as pinning ceremonies,admission events, or weekend activities, etc.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of Lab and simulation equipment and training in simulation best practices
• Supervisory Experience
• Maintenance of student and faculty clinical compliance
• Clinical partnership development

Competencies:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft & Google Office Suite
• Collaboration & Relationship Development
• Scheduling

Supplemental Information:

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.


The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.


The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.


Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.

CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at


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Pay Range: $68,000 - $72,000 per year