Director of Clinical Education

Director Of Clinical Education

You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many! At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we've dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare. That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you'll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career. If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we'd love for you to apply for the Director of Clinical Education position today!

Position Overview

As a Director of Clinical Education at Galen College of Nursing, you will negotiate, arrange, and evaluate clinical experiences for all students enrolled in the Galen College nursing programs which positively support curriculum outcomes according to organizational mission and values.

Position Requirements

Clinical Site Development & Support

• Negotiates and arranges clinical experiences which meet the educational requirements for students in all nursing programs including clinical site development and evaluation, clinical scheduling, and clinical oversight to enhance nursing student experiences in the care of patients.
• Maintains and monitors clinical contract documentation to ensure that records are current and comply with regulatory standards for clinical experiences.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with clinical agency representatives to ensure that a variety of clinical practice sites are available for student learning and application of clinical practice.
• Research and recommend appropriate agencies that meet the identified educational requirements for clinical experiences for nursing students.
• Coordinates and implements new clinical orientation requirements.
• Conducts and reviews written evaluations of clinical placements to assess the agencies' ability to meet educational needs in collaboration with theory and clinical faculty.
• Attends and supports regular Galen College Advisory Board meetings.
• Responsible for providing regular updates to campus leadership regarding clinical availability and appropriateness of clinical experiences for both the students and faculty.

Faculty Development & Support

Student Evaluation & Support

Position Requirements

Unencumbered Licensure : Applicable State as a Registered Nurse

Education : Minimum qualification of an MSN, Doctorate preferred with nursing background and knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, an understanding of the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives.

Special Qualifications : Three (3) years of recent clinical experience, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies, excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative, and proficient computer skills to collect and analyze data. Have relationships with clinical facilities and professional organizations.

Physical / Mental Demands & Work Environment : Ability to sit a computer up to 8 hours per day and visit clinical sites.

Degree of Supervision : Minimal

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including :

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen's Compassionate Care Model Values

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

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Director of Clinical Education

Galen College of Nursing