POSITION SUMMARY
 The Nursing Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating clinical agreements and placements for nursing and nurse aide students under the direction of the program directors and faculty. The Nursing Program Coordinator’s role involves collaborating with healthcare facilities, program directors, faculty, staff, and students to ensure a seamless clinical education experience. The coordinator will maintain strong relationships with clinical sites, oversee compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, nursing and nurse aide program requirements and provide administrative support to the nursing department.   

OVERVIEW OF CCA 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Clinical Placement Coordinator 

• Develop and maintain partnerships with various healthcare facilities to secure clinical placements for nursing and nurse aide students. 
• Ensure Clinical Education Agreements and Memos of Understanding (MOU’S) are current and initiates renewal or new contract request as needed. 
• Review agreements and MOU’s to ensure programs adhere to requirements and to notify program directors of any changes. 
• Acts as liaison in consultation with faculty to interpret and match the needs of students and faculty with appropriate clinical experiences. 
• Collaborates with faculty to coordinate and schedule clinical rotations, ensuring all students have appropriate placements that meet program requirements. 
• Communicate plans for student placements in a timely manner, including dates, students, hours, preceptors, etc. 
• Collaborate with program directors to maintain and update the clinical schedule at all times. 
• Maintain placement records in an organized fashion and proactively plans placement 1 to 2 semesters ahead of rotation. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the clinical sites, reporting to program directors and faculty any issues or concerns that arise. 
• Promote positive working relationships with faculty and clinical placement partners. 
• Maintain professional and timely communication through e-mail and phone with students. 

• Ensure that all clinical placements comply with accreditation, regulatory, and program-specific standards. 
• Maintain accurate records of clinical placements, student evaluations, and clinical site feedback. 
• Assist in the submission of necessary documentation for accreditation and regulatory bodies. 
• Provides all required documentation to clinical sites and provides attestation documents as requested. 
• Coordinate specific training or assignments for students and clinical faculty prior to clinical experiences, such as HIPAA, OSHA, computer training, etc. 
• Maintain files and records of all faculty, instructors, and students ensuring compliance and accuracy with agency and regulatory requirements. 
• Ensure student compliance documents are current by the required deadlines. 
• Assist students with problem solving for barriers in providing required program documents and referring to College resources as needed. 

• Provide support to nursing and nurse aid students in preparing for and securing clinical placements, including orientation and onboarding process. 
• Schedule information sessions for students related to paperwork completion, expectations, and requirements. 
• Provide support to students in understanding the requirements and expectations for completing and submitting documents and communicate with the students until all required paperwork is completed. 
• Collaborate with directors and faculty in the coordination of class list and distribution of attestation forms including all student and faculty information for each clinical facility prior to each clinical rotation per clinical site requirements. 
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and clinical sites to ensure communication and address any issues. 

• Manage the clinical placement database and ensure all information is up to date and accurate. 
• Prepare reports on clinical placement activities, student progress, and site evaluations. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies procedures related to clinical placements. 
• Work in designated applications for rotation and compliance set up as needed per clinical site and program. 
• Additional duties as identified by program directors. 

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with clinical site coordinators, preceptors, and other key partners.  
• Organize and participate in site visits and meetings with clinical partners to ensure ongoing collaboration and quality of clinical education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate or Associate Degree in health sciences, nursing or related field. 
• Two years professional work experience in education, health care or related field. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with clinical placement software. 

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, nursing and/or a related field. 
• Experience in an academic or educational setting, particularly in clinical coordinator or student placement, is preferred. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $58,000.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: This position will expire on the midnight of Thursday, November 28, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.  

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant’s professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.  

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist 

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office.  Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

•  Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.                
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.              
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.       
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.                
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by  the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.         
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.  

Colorado Residency Requirement: 

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora.  Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.  

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:  

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. 

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success.  Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

 We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA. 

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at (303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu. 

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.