Director, Nursing Clinical Operations.

About the role

The Director of Nursing Clinical Operations provides leadership and coordination for the simulation, skills lab, and clinical placement functions that support FRCC's nursing programs across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Guide day-to-day operations of simulation, skills labs, and clinical coordination across campuses, ensuring consistency, safety, and readiness.
• Establish and maintain clear processes and shared practices that streamline workflows and support effective program delivery.
• Cook up scheduling, equipment, inventory, and learning environments to support reliable, high-quality student experiences.
• Promote equitable and accessible learning environments by integrating ADA accommodation, inclusive teaching practices, and universal design strategies into clinical, simulation and lab spaces.
• Partner with faculty to design and implement simulation and lab experiences aligned with program outcomes and best practices.
• Provide training and support in simulation pedagogy, including scenario development and debriefing approaches.
• Foster consistency in instructional practices across campuses by sharing tools, training, and resources.
• Cook up clinical placements, ensuring students have access to high-quality, compliant learning sites.
• Build and sustain relationships with healthcare organizations to support student learning and workforce alignment.
• Maintain clinical agreements, requirements, and communication with partners.
• Ensure simulation, lab, and clinical practices align with Colorado Board of Nursing and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain documentation, support audits, and prepare for reviews or site visits, ensuring secure storage, confidentiality, and compliance with FERPA and institutional policies.
• Use data and feedback to strengthen processes and enhance student learning experiences.
• Support and guide simulation technicians and clinical coordination staff in their day-to-day work and professional growth.
• Partner with department chairs, program directors, and faculty to align operations with program goals.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports student success and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Required Competencies:
  • Simulation & clinical education expertise
  • Leadership & supervisory competence
  • Strategic planning & operational management
  • Partnership development & relationship management
  • Continuous quality improvement
  • Communication & collaboration
  • Student-centered commitment
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited program
  • Unencumbered RN license to practice in Colorado
  • CHSE Certification
  • 5 years in a leadership role, 2 years in a simulation environment in the past 5 years
  • Demonstrated knowledge of state board and accreditation requirements
  • Proficiency with nursing education technologies, simulation platforms

Qualifications

• Education/Training & Work Experience:
  • Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited program
  • Unencumbered RN license to practice in Colorado
  • CHSE Certification
  • 5 years in a leadership role, 2 years in a simulation environment in the past 5 years
  • Demonstrated knowledge of state board and accreditation requirements
  • Proficiency with nursing education technologies, simulation platforms

Skills

• Spanish language proficiency (preferred)

Benefits

Benefits include a competitive salary range of $104,000 - $109,200 annually, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but with a strong on-campus presence and occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

For information about benefits, please view APT & Faculty Benefits.

The selection process for the Director of Nursing Clinical Operations will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically address how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.