Nursing Faculty, Clinical Coordinator (Open Rank)

Nursing Faculty Clinical Coordinator

 

 

National Louis University is seeking an exceptional individual who will coordinate all aspects of student clinical placements in addition to teaching responsibilities for our Nursing Programs. This is a 12-month Administrative Faculty appointment. Rank will be determined based on credentials and experience.

 

Who we are:

We are a team of dedicated educators who are working together to build an amazing program that supports students including first-generation students with a focus on the holistic student. We work tirelessly to educate and retain our students. As a result, we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to holistic coaching and data-driven, personalized instruction. Our educational model is student-focused, expects excellence, and provides personalized support in a data-driven environment, while grounded by pillars of continuous improvement and innovation to structure our work.

 

Who you are:

You are: Driven to Succeed. You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many first-generation students. To be successful teaching in this program, you must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning in Nursing in Higher Education. The position requires you to be agile, creative and engaging while offering a new curriculum and an unparalleled experience to undergraduate nursing students. Enthusiastic candidates have the belief that all students can be successful students. As an active team member, you believe in a supportive environment and a student-driven culture.

 

You will: Offer Best-in-Class Teaching and Learning. You believe that your work has demonstrated your respect for nursing education and the power that it holds. Each term, you will facilitate both in person and blended classes that utilize technology and data to drive instruction. You will work with a dedicated team of Coaches and Instructors, Content Experts and Data Analysts to determine how to personalize the learning experience for your students. In addition to teaching content, you will also encourage critical thinking, clinical judgment, increase non-cognitive skill development and nurture academic confidence.

 

Each term you will be responsible for planning and organizing the nursing clinical and lab courses, including clinical site requests, orientation and clinical scheduling for all nursing students including online students. Clinical faculty assignments and/or preceptor assignments will be made in conjunction with the Executive Director of Nursing based on enrollment and need.

 

You are ready to: Make an Impact. Each and every day National Louis University changes lives. You want to be a part of that meaningful innovation. You are someone that will always look for creative ways for students to earn success. We know this work is challenging, but we are in it together.

• Teaching workload usually over the Fall, Winter and Spring terms
• Identify, facilitate and monitor needed clinical affiliation agreements with all clinical facilities
• Negotiate new clinical affiliation agreements to meet growing clinical rotation needs
• Implement all clinical requests per each agency requirements to adequately meet nursing student clinical course rotations
• Assist in the hiring process for adjunct clinical faculty in collaboration with the Executive Director of Nursing
• Collect and verify licensure of all adjunct clinical faculty in collaboration with the Executive Director of Nursing
• Organize and implement the orientation each term for new clinical/lab instructors
• Serve as a resource for adjunct clinical faculty
• Supervise and contribute to the evaluation of adjunct clinical faculty
• Proactively monitor student clinical requirements and compliance
• Determine clinical placement and schedules for nursing students each term in conjunction with the academic advisor ensuring appropriate progression
• Assist online RN-BSN students to identify and secure appropriate clinical sites and affiliation agreements for direct care Population Health clinical hours
• Monitor the completion of student clinical evaluations each term and ensure proper filing of such
• Gather data regarding student, faculty and facility satisfaction with clinical experiences based on the Systematic Evaluation Plan
• Assist with ongoing adjunct clinical faculty development in collaboration with both the Executive Director of Nursing and the Director of Simulation and Interprofessional Education.
• Ensure the implementation of clinical practice standards across all nursing pathways
• Contribute to annual program assessment related to clinical partners and nursing student clinical experiences
• Work to advance the University and School of Nursing mission and vision; abide by the University and School of Nursing values, polices and procedures and promote a positive and engaging work environment
• Identify and formulate goals for professional development growth

• Current unencumbered Illinois nursing license or the ability to become licensed in Illinois (currently a non-compact state) required

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing required

• Minimum of two years clinical experience required

• 1 or more years of teaching experience required

• Superior organizational skills and ability to multitask and adjust priorities in a dynamic environment required

• Self-motivated and directed required

• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications including but not limited to creating spreadsheets, manipulating and analyzing data along with generating reports

NLU Inclusion Statement:

 

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Required Document(s):
- CV/Resume
Optional Attachment(s)
- Cover Letter
- Letters of Recommendation
- Internal Posting Form (for internal employees only)
 
Official Transcripts will be required upon hire