Clinical Coordinator for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Licensure Program and Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Reports to: Program Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNP)
Effective Date: July 27, 2026
About the Role
The Clinical Coordinator for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Licensure Program provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of all clinical education components of the program. This role ensures high-quality clinical learning experiences that meet program outcomes, certification expectations, and accreditation and regulatory requirements. This position comes with a faculty rank and teaches 15 credits annually.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Education Oversight
- Coordinate and oversee all clinical practicum experiences within the FNP program.
- Ensure clinical placements align with FNP competencies, population focus, and licensure requirements.
- Monitor student progression and performance in clinical settings in collaboration with faculty.
- Clinical Site and Preceptor Management
- Identify, develop, evaluate, and maintain clinical practice sites that support FNP educational outcomes.
- Recruit, orient, and support qualified clinical preceptors.
- Ensure preceptor qualifications, supervision, and evaluation processes meet programmatic and accreditation standards.
- Maintain ongoing communication with clinical partners to support quality improvement and relationship sustainability.
- Compliance and Accreditation Support
- Ensure clinical education meets state board of nursing requirements, national certification standards, and accreditation criteria.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, contracts, affiliation agreements, and records for audit and accreditation review.
- Contribute to self-study reports, site visit preparation, and continuous quality improvement activities related to clinical education.
- Faculty Collaboration and Curriculum Support
- Collaborate with program director and faculty to align clinical experiences with didactic curriculum and learning outcomes.
- Assist in the evaluation and enhancement of clinical curriculum and assessment strategies.
- Participate in faculty meetings, program planning, and governance activities as assigned.
- Student Support and Advising
- Provide guidance to students related to clinical placement processes, expectations, and professional conduct.
- Address clinical performance concerns and participate in remediation planning when necessary.
- Promote safe, ethical, and professional clinical practice.
Requirements
- Current, active, unencumbered Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license.
- National FNP certification (AANP or ANCC).
- Minimum of two years of clinical practice experience as an FNP.
- Doctorate in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or a closely related field.
- Experience in graduate nursing education and/or clinical teaching.
- Knowledge of APRN licensure, certification, and accreditation requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in clinical coordination or program leadership.
- Experience with clinical affiliation agreements and preceptor development.
- Familiarity with CCNE or ACEN accreditation standards for graduate nursing programs.
- Strong organizational, communication, and partnership-building skills.
- Experience using clinical management or academic tracking systems.
Core Competencies
- Clinical education leadership and oversight
- Regulatory and accreditation compliance
- Interprofessional and community collaboration
- Student-focused clinical mentoring
- Quality improvement and risk management
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 – $95,000.
Schedule
Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Benefits
Manhattanville University offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. Learn more about our benefits.