Supervisor, Clinical Operations - Texas

Supervisor, Clinical Operations - Houston, Texas

Join WGU as the Supervisor, Clinical Operations in Houston, Texas. WGU is a mission‑driven, competency‑based university committed to expanding access to higher education and to providing an inclusive workplace for a diverse, student‑focused workforce.

The Supervisor, Clinical Operations ensures clinical sites and clinical lab sites in a designated region provide full support of the clinical practice needs for nursing students as defined by the nursing program's curriculum and state regulations. This position develops and maintains relationships with site leadership to ensure students receive optimal clinical practice experiences, and serves as designee for the State Director of Nursing (SDON) as required.

• Support the implementation and delivery of clinical experiential learning for the Pre‑Licensure nursing program.
• Coordinate clinical experiences, prepare faculty/staff schedules, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, manage, and evaluate clinical faculty.
• Maintain clinical relationships to meet programmatic standards and support program growth.
• Carry out departmental functions and participate in professional meetings in the absence of the SDON.
• Lead recognition activities for faculty and students.
• Conduct ongoing program evaluation for quality assurance.
• Recruit and review candidates for clinical and learning lab instructors.
• Conduct orientation of new faculty and staff.
• Prepare documentation required per state and university regulations.
• Represent the Pre‑Licensure nursing program to external constituencies.
• Support student progression and academic development within the program.
• Implement administrative policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support the Strategic Relations team to represent WGU nursing externally.
• Support students in identifying learning needs and provide remediation within clinical settings.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work/learning environment for staff and students.
• Model professional standards and provide excellent customer service and communication.
• Conduct periodic clinical site visits to ensure placements meet learning objectives.
• Attend required Leavitt School of Health meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Evaluation of teaching and learning against WGU practice standards.
• Ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in program requirements.
• Effective teamwork with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaboration across teams and alignment with national models.
• Contemporary lab competence and simulation knowledge.
• Flexibility to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Proficiency in integrated technology systems.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Interpersonal skills with empathy and respect.
• Accuracy, reliability, and integrity in all work.
• Positive attitude, self‑motivation, and leadership.
• Initiative and continuous improvement focus.

• Organizational Impact
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  Sets and achieves short‑term goals with direct departmental impact.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
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  Identifies and implements improvements; applies policies effectively.
• Communication and Influence
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  Collaborates with supervisors, managers, and staff to communicate policies and procedures.
• Leadership and Talent Management
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  Supervises clinical faculty, manages performance, and supports hiring decisions.

• MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE HOUSTON AREA

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (education verified).
• Pre‑approved faculty status in the assigned state.
• One (1) year of teaching experience in pre‑licensure registered nursing programs.
• RN license in the state of instruction, unencumbered.
• Compliance with clinical facility requirements.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts in the clinical setting (am/pm, weekends, holidays).
• Basic management knowledge for scheduling, coaching, and process execution.

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

• Prolonged sitting at a desk with computer work.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged standing in a medical setting.
• 12‑hour…