Vocational Nursing Clinical Coordinator at Stanbridge… · Irvine

Vocational Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Stanbridge University is seeking a highly organized, relationship-driven, and operationally strong professional to serve as the Vocational Nursing Clinical Coordinator. This role is primarily responsible for developing and managing clinical partnerships, overseeing clinical faculty performance, and ensuring high-quality student clinical experiences in alignment with BVNPT and institutional standards.

This position functions as a critical operational leader within the Vocational Nursing program, balancing external partnership development, faculty oversight, and instructional alignment. Teaching responsibilities are included to maintain instructional consistency and program integration.

Essential Functions

Clinical Partnerships & Site Development

• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clinical partners across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare settings.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of clinical sites to support current and future program growth.
• Lead outreach, negotiation, onboarding, and approval of new clinical sites.
• Complete and maintain clinical affiliation agreements and BVNPT applications.
• Ensure all clinical sites meet regulatory, accreditation, and institutional requirements.
• Provide strategic recommendations to expand and diversify clinical partnerships.

Faculty Oversight & Development

• Orient, mentor, and support new clinical faculty, monitoring performance throughout the first 90 days.
• Conduct faculty evaluations, including classroom and clinical observations (90-day and annual reviews).
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management for clinical instructors.
• Facilitate quarterly clinical faculty training sessions to ensure consistency and instructional quality.
• Ensure faculty compliance with institutional policies, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards.

Student Clinical Experience & Outcomes

• Oversee student clinical placements to ensure alignment with course and program objectives.
• Monitor clinical hour completion and competency progression for all students.
• Identify at-risk students and coordinate remediation plans in collaboration with faculty and Student Services.
• Ensure all student and faculty health and compliance documentation (e.g., Complio) is current and audit-ready.

Instruction & Coverage

• Teach one clinical assignment per term to maintain instructional alignment with program standards.
• Provide clinical coverage as needed, including substituting for open or emergent clinical shifts.
• Conduct routine clinical site visits and lab check-ins to ensure instructional quality and compliance.

Compliance, Reporting & Program Operations

• Ensure all clinical operations comply with BVNPT regulations and applicable accreditation standards.
• Conduct course and documentation audits to ensure timely grade submission and compliance.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records for clinical sites, faculty, and students.
• Provide regular reporting to the Assistant Director, including:
  • Clinical site acquisition pipeline and status
  • Faculty onboarding and performance updates
  • Clinical site, faculty, or student concerns
• Participate in departmental committees and shared governance activities.
• Contribute to program initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule.

Core Competencies

• Clinical partnership development and relationship management
• Faculty coaching, mentorship, and performance management
• Operational execution in fast-paced, high-variability environments
• Regulatory compliance and documentation rigor
• Problem-solving, prioritization, and conflict resolution
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Current and active California license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience within the past five (5) years.
• Experience in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or comparable patient care settings.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience preferred.
• Experience with clinical site coordination, faculty oversight, or academic program support strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Up-to-date immunization records required.

Compensation

• $90,000–$110,000 annually
• Compensation is based on education, experience and internal equity

Conditions of Employment:

• A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office (unless otherwise noted).
• Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Stanbridge University does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or participate in employer-sponsored or employer-dependent work authorization programs.
• Sponsorship: Sponsorship now or in the future could include having Stanbridge University sponsor, complete employer documentation, provide attestations or training plans, or otherwise participate in a work-authorization or employment-based immigration program in order for an individual to begin or continue employment. Stanbridge University does not provide any such sponsorship.
• Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service to determine U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

• Standard office, classroom, lab, or clinical setting.
• Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program.
• Subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines.

Physical Demands

• Regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform program- or department-related duties.
• Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment.
• Effective verbal communication via phone and in person.
• Ability to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds as needed.

Employee Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Exciting university events
• Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges
• Work/Life Balance initiatives
• Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Institutional Values

• Diversity and Inclusion: Stanbridge University’s motto, “Strength through Diversity,” reflects our deep commitment to honoring the diverse backgrounds of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. We strive to build an inclusive learning environment and uphold anti-discrimination practices in all aspects of university life.
• Innovation and Technology: We embrace cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning through interactive, hands-on experiences, including virtual reality and simulation labs—ensuring students are prepared for the demands of modern healthcare practice.
• Community Engagement: Through initiatives such as Stanbridge outREACH, students are empowered to give back to local and global communities, cultivating compassion, civic responsibility, and social awareness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.