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MIAMI UNIVERSITY Clinical Education Coordinator in Hamilton, Ohio
Job Description Summary
The Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC) provides leadership and oversight for all medical-surgical clinical nursing courses and precepted undergraduate nursing experiences. This position is responsible for the coordination, quality, and evaluation of clinical education experiences; recruitment, onboarding, training, and mentoring of adjunct clinical faculty and preceptors; and ongoing collaboration with healthcare partners. The CEC ensures clinical instruction aligns with course objectives, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and oversight for all medical-surgical nursing clinical courses and precepted undergraduate nursing experiences
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate student clinical and preceptorship experiences to ensure alignment with course objectives, student learning outcomes, and program competencies
Establish clinical objectives and outcomes within the framework of each course and communicate these to students, adjunct faculty, preceptors, and clinical site personnel
Ensure delivery and documentation of required course clock hours (theory, laboratory, and clinical) and report outcomes to the Department Chair at the conclusion of each semester
Oversee supervision of students in clinical and preceptorship settings
Ensure students are oriented to clinical sites, including introduction to staff and expectations
Coordinate clinical assignments in collaboration with adjunct faculty and/or preceptors to support achievement of course objectives
Evaluate student clinical performance, progress, and achievement of learning outcomes, incorporating input from adjunct faculty and preceptors
Assign observational clinical experiences when appropriate to meet course objectives
Recruit, recommend for hire, onboard, and evaluate adjunct clinical faculty and clinical teaching assistants each semester
Provide training, mentoring, and ongoing support for adjunct clinical faculty and preceptors to ensure high-quality, consistent clinical instruction
Facilitate communication and professional development opportunities for adjunct clinical faculty related to teaching effectiveness, evaluation, and program expectations
Ensure clinical education practices align with state board of nursing regulations, accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE), and departmental policies
Maintain accurate clinical education records and documentation
Contribute to continuous quality improvemen