Nursing Clinical Director

Main Position Duties

• Ensure clinical placements, simulation, and skills experiences reinforce the School of Nursing’s mission to form ethical, compassionate, and clinically proficient nurses guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Identify and collaborate with clinical partners and community agencies to prioritize learning experiences that support care for vulnerable populations.
• Cookordinate and oversee clinical education experiences across all nursing courses, including clinical placements, skills labs, and simulation.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate clinical partnerships with healthcare agencies and community organizations.
• Develop orientation resources for clinical faculty and preceptors that clarify program expectations for person-centered care, professionalism, and formation in ethical clinical judgment.
• Ensure clinical experiences meet program outcomes, accreditation standards, and Maryland Board of Nursing requirements.
• Collaborate with the Director and Associate Director of Nursing to align clinical education with curriculum goals and student learning outcomes.
• Recruit, orient, support, and evaluate clinical faculty and preceptors in collaboration with program leadership.
• Monitor student clinical performance and support remediation or intervention plans as needed.
• Maintain documentation related to clinical compliance, including affiliation agreements, preceptor qualifications, and student requirements.
• Participate in accreditation, assessment, and reporting activities related to clinical education.
• Teach clinical and/or didactic nursing courses as assigned based on program needs and qualifications.
• Integrate structured reflection and debrief practices within clinical education to strengthen students’ reflective mindset and readiness for compassionate practice.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in clinical instruction, clinical coordination, or nursing education.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and advancing the Catholic mission and identity of Mount St. Mary’s University through one’s professional responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in nursing (Ph.D. or DNP).
• Experience coordinating clinical placements or managing clinical partnerships.
• Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory expectations related to nursing clinical education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead clinical education in a mission-driven context, including formation of students and preceptors, respect for human dignity, and person-centered care.

Pay

$82,500/year (Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications).

Benefits

This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, featuring annual, holiday, and sick leave. The University offers a generous suite of benefits, including tuition remission for both graduate and undergraduate courses at Mount St. Mary’s University, an employer-sponsored retirement contribution, and a robust paid time off program. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html.

Schedule

Full time.