Job Description
Join our team of dedicated employees focused on student success and transformation! ACM is a close knit, family-like work environment who care deeply for each other, just as we do our students. Some of the many benefits of working at ACM include ample paid time off, great retirement and insurance options, on site facilities, and opportunities to connect with the community, co-workers, and students. Allegany College of Maryland's main campus is nestled on beautiful, scenic acres in the mountains of Allegany County - Cumberland, Maryland. A downtown center extends our reach into the heart of the community's business and tourism sector. Our small, attentive college atmosphere engages students of all ages and backgrounds in rich, challenging learning opportunities at all of our campuses. To learn more about the college visit our website here: www.allegany.edu See more about Cumberland, MD here https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/724/Features-of-Cumberland-Maryland Please apply if this sounds like the place for you! Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Basic Statement of Responsibilities The Online LPN-RN Clinical Placement Coordinator is responsible for assisting the online nursing students meet their clinical placement needs. Assists with obtaining new clinical contracts, approving preceptors, as well as making sure all prehospital requirements are met. Notifies students and online faculty of contract and preceptor approvals. Maintains appropriate documentation of all clinical placements. This job description is an addendum to the Faculty Job Description.
Essential Functions Clinical Placement Coordinator Duties:
Responsible for verifying clinical requirements are in place prior to students attending clinical. Verify current online nursing students are in compliance with ACM Nursing Program requirements (Learning Harbor and Viewpoint, clinical facility placement programs as necessary) prior to clinical each semester. Advises director, faculty and students of pertinent information. Receives Clinical Agency Requests from the online students and assures a current clinical contract is in place. Works cooperatively with students, clinical agency representatives and ACM administration in the process of securing a clinical contract, if needed. Follows ACM's process for securing a clinical contract and Certificate of Insurance. Verify clinical contracts are received prior to clinical experience for the online students in the nursing program and on file in the nursing department. Maintains current clinical contract files in the nursing office and assists with maintenance of a current master list of contracts in nursing. Works with the Assistant to the Directors and Instructional Affairs to keep the IA list of contracts up to date. Reviews contract list annually with the Assistant to the Directors, in June for contracts needing renewal. Works with students and clinical agency representatives in the process of securing clinical preceptors. Reviews and approves preceptors. Notifies the student and preceptor, once approved. Provides preceptors with access to the preceptor website and other resources. Secures "Preceptor Orientation Acknowledgement Form" form preceptor to verify access to the website. Keeps on file with preceptor forms. Communicates with course faculty the status of the students prior to beginning clinical each semester, as follows: Clinical site and address Preceptor's name and credentials Preceptor's email address Completion of Background Check, Health Requirements, CPR, etc. in ViewPoint Completion of Drug Screen Completion of prehospital training (ex- Learning Harbor) Maintains a file of approved preceptors containing their CV and approval form indicating date and clinical area approved. Other Faculty Duties :
Faculty are required to teach 30 credits for Fall and Spring semesters and 12-month faculty are required to teach 3 credits in the summer. The teaching responsibility for this position is three credits each for the Fall and Spring semesters and 3 credits for summer. Primary teaching responsibility is the Online Nursing Transitions course. The clinical coordination hours will fulfill the other credit requirements. Other tasks as appropriate that may be assigned by the Director. Education, Experience, and Specialized Skills MSN with experience in the clinical setting with students. Registered Nurse, licensed or eligible for licensure in Maryland. Two years of recent clinical experience Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Organizational skills Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Broad knowledge base of nursing theory and clinical skills Knowledge of educational and instructional technologies (Learning Harbor, ViewPoint, etc). Excellent oral and written communication skills Interpersonal relations, organizational skills and time management skills are necessary Knowledge of statistics and basic algebraic function and concepts are necessary. Allegany College of Maryland is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to its faculty, staff, and job applicants through non-discrimination in its employment practices including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotional opportunities, compensation, discipline, and termination. The college complies with all applicable equal opportunity requirements and county, state, and federal law regarding provision of equal employment opportunity. Enjoy a robust and rewarding benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and personal growth. Employees have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions, along with valuable financial tools such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Dependent Care Expense Accounts, and/or supplemental retirement account options. Retirement planning is further strengthened through participation in Maryland's State Pension System or the Maryland Optional Retirement Program. Generous educational perks including tuition waivers for employees and their families, as well as educational assistance for advanced degrees, which help you reach your academic goals. With ample paid leave, long-term disability coverage, free and confidential counseling services, and access to campus facilities and bookstore discounts, this benefits package is built to enrich both your professional life and your life beyond work. For a complete listing of all benefits, visit https://allegany.edu/human-resources/. Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$67,371.20 - $83,574.40 per year Work Location:
In person
