Frostburg State University
Location: Frostburg,MD, USA
Date: 2024-11-23T11:28:08Z
Job Description:
Job Posting:JR100327 Nursing Clinical Support Specialist (Open)Department:Nursing, Associate Professor | PMPosition Type:RegularOpen Date:08-28-2024Close Date:$65,000Job Description:Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the day‑to‑day operations of a function or program; executes the details of one or more programs with or without oversight from a director or advisor; assists in program planning and development: interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating policies and procedures: administers budgets; uses independent judgment, and coordinates academic and/or staff personnel matters. Resolves problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department. Excludes nonexempt employees, departmental business officers and positions that can be identified with a specific functional area and code.Nursing Clinical Support SpecialistFrostburg State University seeks qualified applicants for a Clinical Support Specialist in our Department of Nursing. Available to begin Fall 2024, this is a full-time, 12-month staff position. The continuation of this position is contingent upon recurring grant funds. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included.The Department of Nursing at FSU provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs and pathways including a new online LPN to BSN, new on-campus BSN program, online RN to BSN, and four graduate nursing concentrations. This staff position is to support clinical placement and nursing laboratory (skill and simulation) within the undergraduate BSN program.Responsibilities: The individual in this position works closely with our clinical support team including Simulation and Clinical Placement Specialists. This position is responsible for assisting with clinical placement of LPN to BSN students. Clinical placement requires networking, affiliation development, and serving as a liaison between the student, preceptor, and clinical site. The position is also responsible for assisting with on-campus skill laboratory for undergraduate students. Assistance includes skill and simulation equipment set up, assisting faculty during the skill or simulation laboratory, and providing open laboratory hours for student practice. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, along with a strong clinical background in bedside nursing.The Department of Nursing is a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on the strengths of each team member. We are looking for an individual that enjoys working in a collaborative team environment. In the Department we believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our students' educational experience. We seek colleagues who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to promoting diversity and have respect for our diverse student population.Minimum Qualifications: Earned bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited university. Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience.Preferred Qualifications: Earned master's degree in nursing from an accredited university. Experience teaching or precepting students in a simulation and skills laboratory or clinical nursing education experience.About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the gorgeous mountains of Western Maryland. Affectionately referred to as Mountain Maryland, our region is the outdoor enthusiasts' paradise, offering a combined 600 miles of biking and hiking trails, numerous lakes, rivers, streams, and waterfalls and 170,000 acres of public land, including 12 state parks, three state forests and one national park. With four seasons of outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing & snowboarding, biking, rock climbing, world-class whitewater rafting, kayaking, recreational boating and off-road vehicle trails, Mountain Maryland offers a great quality of life and the ideal opportunity to craft your own work/life balance. With a reputation for safe communities, excellent schools and competitive wages, Mountain Maryland is a great place to raise a family and create a community of like-minded, outdoor adventure seeking, friends and colleagues. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for a great place to live, work, and play in a beautiful mountain region with access to unlimited outdoor recreation adventure, FSU is for you!To Apply: Please visit: Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements min/preferred qualifications, and description of duties in this advertisement; and 3) contact information for three professional references.For full assurance of consideration please apply by September 11, 2024.This position is open until filled.FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.WWW.FROSTBURG.EDUAdditional Job Information:CoordinatorFSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.WWW.FROSTBURG.EDU
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