SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Campus Associate Dean of Nursing, Clinical Education and working closely with the Associate Deans of Academics and Administration, the Manager, Clinical Faculty is responsible for managing the hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and continued support for clinical faculty. Resolves conflicts / problems with faculty in the clinical setting in collaboration with clinical team. Collaborates with appropriate team leads to ensure they are provided with support and mentoring in the clinical setting for the Nursing program.  Provides professional leadership and support for clinical faculty; serves as a mentor and facilitator for faculty assigned; and enables an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.
• Knowledge in technological support and delivery of program area and services.
• Knowledge and evidence of strong supervisory and management skills as applicable to specialized program area. 
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) or other nursing accrediting agencies, WASC, and other accreditation standards. 
• Experience with MS Office. 
• Knowledge of applicable databases and computer application systems to supply the most accurate information, reports and projections.

Program specific requirements:

• Completion of at least one year’s experience teaching courses related to nursing or a course which includes practice in teaching nursing preferred.
• Knowledgeable of medical community and established relationships with its professional members preferred. 
• One to two years prior experience working with or in clinical sites, placing students, and coordinating related documents preferred.

EDUCATION:

Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License preferred.
• Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accrediting body that West Coast University is accredited by or in process of obtaining accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of faculty member as set forth in regulatory documents.
• Eligible for approval for the role of Nursing Instructor in alignment with the state’s faculty approval guidelines (Boards of Registered Nursing), required.
• Current certification in basic life support procedures including healthcare provider CPR with an Automated External Defibrillator.