Full-Time Teaching Assistant / Clinical Coordinator- Associate Degree Nursing
The Blinn College District is searching for a Full-Time Teaching Assistant / Clinical Coordinator- Associate Degree Nursing at our RELLIS Campus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:
Job Summary
The Full-Time Teaching Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
provides instructional and operational support to the Associate Degree Nursing
Program. Working under the direction of the Director of Associate Degree Nursing and qualified
nursing faculty, this position assists with clinical instruction, skills
laboratories, simulation experiences, student support, and coordination of
clinical education requirements. The Teaching Assistant/Clinical Coordinator serves as the primary liaison
between the nursing program and clinical agencies to facilitate student
clinical placements and ensure completion of all required onboarding,
compliance, and documentation. This position functions in a supportive instructional role
and does not replace faculty responsibility for curriculum, student evaluation,
grading, or program accountability in accordance with the Texas Board of
Nursing.
Principal Accountabilities
Instructional Support
Assist qualified nursing faculty in supervising student clinical learning experiences.
Support implementation of clinical objectives established by course faculty.
Assist students in developing clinical reasoning, psychomotor skills, professional behaviors, and safe patient care practices.
Participate in skills laboratories, simulation activities, remediation, and competency validation.
Provide supplemental instruction and tutoring for nursing students.
Assist faculty with preparation, organization, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instructional materials.
Participate in simulation setup, operation, and debriefing support.
Clinical Coordination
Coordinate
student clinical placements with affiliated healthcare agencies.
Serve
as the primary contact for clinical agency onboarding systems (e.g., My
Clinical Exchange, CastleBranch integrations, hospital credentialing
systems, etc.).
Ensure
timely completion and submission of all student and faculty compliance
requirements required by clinical agencies.
Monitor
expiration dates and required documentation for student clinical
eligibility.
Collaborate
with clinical agencies regarding schedules, orientation requirements,
roster submissions, badge requests, electronic medical record access, and
agency-specific requirements.
Maintain
clinical contracts, onboarding timelines, and required documentation in
collaboration with College administration.
Assist
with assigning students to clinical groups in collaboration with nursing
faculty and the Director.
Coordinate
clinical orientation activities and agency communications.
Student Support
Provide
guidance regarding clinical expectations and onboarding requirements.
Assist
students in navigating clinical compliance processes.
Monitor
student completion of required clinical documentation.
Communicate
concerns regarding student performance or clinical readiness to
supervising faculty.
Program Support
Collaborate
with faculty to improve clinical learning experiences.
Participate
in faculty meetings and program committees as assigned.
Assist
with accreditation documentation related to clinical education.
Maintain
accurate records related to clinical placements and agency requirements.
Support
program recruitment events, orientation, pinning, and other departmental
activities.
Perform
other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications
Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Current
unencumbered Texas Registered Nurse license.
Minimum Competencies
Minimum of two years of nursing practice within the previous four years.
Demonstrated clinical expertise appropriate for assigned teaching areas.
Preferred Competencies
Experience
in associate degree nursing education.
Strong
organizational and project management skills.
Special Notes to Applicant:
The application form will serve as the primary basis for the search committee to analyze your application. It is to the candidate’s advantage to clearly fill out all fields and answer all questions thoroughly. Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, transcripts, or other requested information will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.
The candidate selected will be required to present official transcript at the time of hiring.
A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for interview.
All selected applicants must complete a background check, drug screening, CPR certification, and required immunizations.
This is an on-campus/clinical position, 40 hours per week.
This is a 9 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online: https://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/nebgs/py26-nebg-he-guide
Yearly leave time includes:
16 hours personal
8 hours sick each month.
Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)
Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Exempt
Compensation: Per Salary Schedule
Salary or Wage: Per faculty salary schedule
Grade: FAC
Division: Applied Technology, Workforce, and Economic Development
Department: Associate Degree Nursing
Location: RELLIS Campus
Target Hire Date: 8/17/2026
The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.