Community Clinic Coordinator - Part Time

Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:  
Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.

NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.

OUR MISSION

As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about” 

By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community.  With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Work Schedule: Flexible. Timing of community-based clinics are typically 4-6 hours in length, but hours are dependent on community need - which includes weekend days and the occasional evening.

Plans, implements, and evaluates community clinical educational programs and clinical experiences for future, current, and advanced practice healthcare professionals on behalf of Nebraska Methodist College's Division of Diversity and Community Partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Program Planning

• Identifies and plans educational needs based on multiple data sources.
• Assumes accountability for program purpose and outcomes.
• Adheres to applicable regulatory and accreditation guidelines for educational activities.
• Networking in the community to build relationships with current and future community clinic sites.
• Implement annual needs assessment to evaluate current partnerships and future needs.
• Participate in community clinical advisory boards, when possible, and represent NMC in the community.
• Collect, evaluate, and present community data to college, foundation, and community stakeholders.
• Expand community clinical opportunities to new programs through collaboration with program leadership.
• Expand current services offered through community clinical.

2. Teaching

• Command of the subject and use of effective teaching/learning methods.
• In conjunction with CDCE Director, facilitate clear formulation of learning objectives/outcomes demonstrated by thorough course planning, and thorough preparation for clinical sessions.
• Skill in communicating with students and challenging them to go beyond what is required.
• Integrity, open-mindedness and objectivity in presenting material.
• Ability to relate the subject to other areas of knowledge.
• Collaboration with course faculty in the development of curriculum.
• Punctuality and reliability in conduct of classes.
• Course revision as needed to increase effectiveness.

3. Clinical Coordination

• Coordinates clinical education with didactic education and evaluates its effectiveness.
• Participates in clinical instructional activities (e.g., student evaluation, student observation, instruction).
• Develops clinical partnerships to provide clinical site options for faculty with regular visits to each site.
• Maintains accurate clinical log/records of all clinical communications (interactions with students/faculty, phone conversations, site visit notes, etc.).
• Promptly replies and follows-up with clinical faculty, clinical student or clinical affiliate regarding concerns and issues.
• Collaborates with the program director in the review of clinical materials, accreditation activities and general program support.
• Accurately and fairly enforces program and clinical policies. Assumes responsibility for resolving student questions and concerns.
• Facilitates communication among the College and clinical affiliates.
• Collaborates with Program Directors in the review, revision and development of policies.
• Supports program marketing, recruitment, admission and retention efforts to ensure enrollment goals and fiscal performance goals are met.

4. Customer Service/Communication

• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Acts as liaison for department.
• Interprets and applies department office policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Communicates information in a clear and timely manner to leadership, peers, and stakeholders.
• Proactively identifies and addresses conflict.
• Negotiates fair solutions to conflict and makes difficult decisions when necessary.

5. Service to College and Community

• Serves effectively on assigned committees.
• Supports college strategic initiatives.
• Participates in required meetings and events as appropriate to the position.
• Fulfills mandatory compliance requirements.
• Clearly articulates and supports college and departmental policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Director Diversity and Community Partnerships.

Schedule:

Flexible. Timing of community-based clinics are typically 4-6 hours in length but hours are dependent on community need - which includes weekend days and the occasional evening.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
  • Those who are in pursuit of Masters of Science in Nursing degree will be considered. MSN must be obtained within 2 years.
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program graduate preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required.
• Prior experience in project management and data analysis preferred.

License/Certifications

• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multi-state license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required for the work-state.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong leadership, problem-solving and medical judgement skills required.
• Advanced skills in standard software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); internet research skills; ability to master fluency in web-based software technologies, database software, and registration systems.
  • Relevant experience in online course delivery and content managements systems preferred.
• Excellent communication, writing skills, and attention to detail.
  • Prepare clear and concise written communications, and make oral presentations; communicate effectively with diverse groups; being able to speak in front of, and manage large groups is mandatory. 
• Skill and ability to adapt to changing technology; work independently; utilize critical thinking skills; organize and prioritize work; coordinate a variety of projects simultaneously; read, interpret, research, explain, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to department business; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Exceptional customer service and supportive relationship skills essential.
  • Behaves in a manner consistent with college core values (caring, excellence, holism, learning, and respect).
• Demonstrates professionalism by actions, communications, and behaviors; responds appropriately to constructive criticism.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Twisting
  • Stooping/bending
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Lifting
  • Kneeling
  • Distinguish colors
  • Crouching
  • Carrying
  • Balancing

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Sitting
  • Kneeling
  • Crawling
  • Climbing

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Walking
  • Standing
  • Speaking/talking
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Reaching
  • Hearing
  • Grasping

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Electrical Shock/Static

• Rare (1-33%):
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)

• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Other: Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

• Frequent (67%-100%):
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.