Clinical Coordinator, Nursing

Clinical Coordinator, Nursing Salary $64,875.20 - $84,344.00 Annually Location Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ Job Type Full Time Job Number 2026-00146 Department Nursing Opening Date 06/11/2026 Description Benefits Questions Description of Position A Nursing Clinical Coordinator/Instructional Staff position, is a vital role responsible for overseeing and coordinating clinical placements and hospital orientation schedules for all students in the nursing program. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the incumbent will serve as a pivotal link between the nursing program and the clinical facilities to verify student health requirements are up to date in order to receive effective and timely onboarding to ensure high-quality clinical education and training experiences. They work closely with nursing faculty/staff and are responsible for organizing and managing clinical placements for students, maintaining relationships with clinical partners, and guaranteeing that clinical programs align with accreditation and educational standards. In addition to a competitive salary for this 12-month position, we offer generous time off (including a two-week winter break and a one-week spring break, 10 sick days annually, up to 3 personal days (from the sick leave bank), retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance at 2 x basic salary and more.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Site Coordination:

Identify, establish, and maintain partnerships with clinical sites, including hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities, to secure suitable placement opportunities for students. Negotiate and manage affiliation agreements and contracts with clinical partners.

Student Placement:

Evaluate the clinical placement needs of students based on program requirements, learning objectives, and individual student goals. Match students with appropriate clinical sites, preceptors, and patient populations.

Orientation and Training:

Provide orientation and guidance to students before clinical placements, including expectations, policies, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Organize or facilitate training sessions for students to prepare them for their clinical experiences.

Compliance and Accreditation:

Stay informed about and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards relevant to clinical education. Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation required for program accreditation.

Student Support:

Assist with clinical skills lab instruction (didactic and practice), nursing skills check offs, remediation, and lab preparations. Provides clinical instruction in a variety of healthcare settings and locations. Offer support and guidance to students during their clinical experiences, addressing issues or concerns as they arise. Promote a positive learning environment and ensure that students meet educational objectives.

Curriculum Development:

Collaborate with faculty and program director to develop, review, and update the clinical and skills lab curriculum to align with program requirements, industry standards, and evolving healthcare practices. Ensure that clinical experiences meet accreditation and licensure standards.

Evaluation and Assessment:

Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating student learning, nursing clinical experiences to meet program outcomes. Implement student and preceptor evaluations to assess clinical performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement. Collaborate with faculty to assess the effectiveness of clinical education programs.

Administrative Tasks:

Manage administrative tasks, such as scheduling, record-keeping, and tracking student progress. Maintain records of clinical site requirements, including health and safety protocols and background checks. This position oversees the Nursing department skills inventory for all classes to include ordering, maintaining stock levels, and keeping all lab stocked well-organized and current. This position requires excellent oral, written and electronic communication. The incumbent will need to effectively foster collegial relationships both intra and interdepartmentally, model professional behaviors including involvement with/in professional organizations and engagement in lifelong learning.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Current unencumbered

AZ Nursing License Experience:

At least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to walk independently, perform manual skills, and see and hear students and clients in the clinical and laboratory settings Leadership and team management abilities. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Experience with the MS Office Suite, the Internet, and email. Ability and willingness to learn new technologies. Experience with online learning platforms and student management systems. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clinical partners. Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Organizational and multitasking abilities.

Preferred Skills & Abilities Education:

Master of Science in Nursing or related field

Experience:

At least three years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care Experience as a clinical instructor for an associate degree nursing program

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be in good standing with clinical agency placement health requirements Work experience in a community college/higher education work environment Knowledge of student clinical record-keeping services (i.e. Castlebranch, myClinicalExchange, etc.) is an asset. Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and educational principles. Commitment to professional development Ability and willingness to continuously learn and accept constructive feedback. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity. Ability to understand and promote the educational philosophy and programs that Yavapai College offers. Willingness to grow and evolve with the College's educational philosophy. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. In addition, the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package:

HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance:

College's partial payment of premiums toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by employees for themselves (and eligible dependents)

Flexible Spending Accounts:

Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress, family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues

Vision:

Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses

Life Insurance:

The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at twice of the employee's annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan.

Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance:

Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.

Other Insurance Coverage:

Short Term and Long Term Disability (replacement income insurance), and Workers' Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Retirement Benefits:

Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement annuity based on age and years of contribution)

Tax Deferred Annuities:

Employees' contributions to designated tax-deferred annuities

Unemployment Compensation:

Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits in covered wages meet requirements

LEAVE BENEFITS

Vacation :

15 days of Vacation leave annually.

NOTE:

For employees who work an amount of contractual days, there will be no earned vacation.

Sick Leave:

12 days sick leave annually.

NOTE:

Employees working less than full time or an amount of contractual days will receive a proration of sick leave.

Personal Leave:

Use of up to three personal leave days per year which are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of personal business

Other Leave:

Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Holidays:

24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, 3 days at Thanksgiving, 10 days at Winter/year-end break, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.

OTHER BENEFITS

Breaking Bread:

32 meal swipes for use at the Prescott Campus Eatery. All Other Campuses and Sites receive a $140 credit each semester (fall and spring) to be used at the Open Market on campus/center

Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program:

Employees interested in additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the employee's regular pay at the rate of $175 per month. Employees that are interested in participating let your HR Business Partner know, so they can schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing center.

Direct Deposit:

Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s)

Tuition Waiver:

Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff, their legally married spouse, and eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full program of coursework without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab fees and market-based additional fees

Sabbatical:

Faculty, professional, and administrative staff may apply for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous service

Professional Development Opportunities Additional Benefits and Services:

Local community discounts to faculty and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service. 01 Do you have the minimum required education listed in the job description? Yes No 02 Do you have the minimum required job-related experience listed in the job description? Yes No 03 Do you meet all other minimum requirements listed in the job description? Yes No Required Question Employer Yavapai College Address 1100 E. Sheldon Street Prescott, Arizona, 86301 Website http://www.yc.edu/hr