Director of VR and Clinical Experiences

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unannounced visits to all clinical affiliate sites and VR experiences to observe faculty instruction and student clinical performance.
• Evaluate clinical teaching effectiveness, student engagement, and adherence to program competencies during site visits.
• Complete standardized site visit documentation including faculty observation reports, student progress notes, and facility assessment forms.
• Meet with clinical unit charge nurses, nurse managers, and facility coordinators during visits to assess the learning environment and address any concerns.
• Ensure clinical assignments align with student learning objectives, course level, and NCLEX-RN preparation.
• Monitor student-to-faculty ratios at each site to ensure compliance with state board of nursing and accreditation standards.
• Identify and address unsafe practices, unprofessional conduct, or learning environment deficiencies observed during site visits.
• Ensure clinical program operations comply with the State Board of Nursing regulations, ACEN accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
• Prepare and maintain clinical documentation required for program approval, accreditation self-studies, and site visits.
• Track and report clinical hours, student clinical outcomes, and affiliate site data as required by accreditors and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing preferred.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of employment (or compact license eligibility).
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or related healthcare setting.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing education experience, including direct supervision of students in clinical settings.
• Demonstrated experience conducting faculty evaluations or clinical site assessments.
• Knowledge of NCLEX-RN testing standards and nursing accreditation processes for ACEN.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Clinical Coordinator, Director of Nursing Education, or equivalent leadership role.
• Established relationships with regional healthcare facility educators and nursing leadership.
• Experience with simulation-based nursing education and debriefing methodologies.
• Certification in nursing education (CNE) or related specialty, or willingness to achieve it.

Job location: Albany, NY