Back to search
As the Clinical Placement Coordinator, you will have a unique opportunity to liaise with students, faculty, and the Malek School of Nursing Professions clinical partners. This pivotal role not only coordinates and places undergraduate nursing students in diverse clinical settings but also serves as a bridge between our institution and partnering agency coordinators. Our goal is quality clinical placement. We view this as foundational to student success. As part of our high-functioning team, you have the unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
● Direct Supervisor: Assistant Director, Malek School of Nursing
● Status: Full-time, Fixed
● Division: Academic Affairs
● Location: Main Campus, hybrid
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Manage day-to-day operations of clinical education in the nursing programs
Recruit and complete onboarding for clinical faculty
Supervise adjunct clinical faculty
Manages placements and schedules for students and clinical faculty
Interface with placement and compliance platforms
Oversee student compliance processes to ensure students are compliant with all requirements for clinical placement
Obtain and confirm clinical placements in the graduate and undergraduate programs to ensure optimal student experiences
Oversee and maintain compliance records for clinical sites and preceptors in alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards
Ensure students meet all requirements for clinical clearance, including background checks and immunization records.
Foster positive relationships with all partnering agency coordinators to achieve high-quality placements
Source new placements to provide positive clinical experiences for students.
Develop and update essential affiliation agreements with clinical agencies, ensuring that records are maintained and reviewed regularly.
Strengthen the network of current and prospective clinical preceptors by networking with leaders at healthcare organizations and with potential preceptors
Facilitate the collection and use of data for continuous quality improvement, such as satisfaction surveys and other outcome data
Collaborate with other administrative staff members at the school of nursing and assist with administrative duties within the school of nursing
Coordinate with various departments, such as Student Health Services/University Wellness, to ensure student readiness for clinical placements
Maintain clinical education information systems, such as Exxat.
Collaborate with faculty and leadership to address any clinical concerns arising with students and/or faculty
Manage student absences and coordinate requirements for makeup days.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide onboarding and support for clinical preceptors and maintain an updated Preceptor Manual and other onboarding materials
Supervise clinical faculty and ensure that appropriate onboarding and continuing education is complete.
Host and/or provide opportunities for education such as inservices so that clinical faculty are providing positive student experiences in the field.
Perform site visits as needed to ensure clinical faculty effectiveness and maximizing student clinical experience.
Review student evaluations of clinical instructors and sites and implement changes necessary for continuous improvement.
Audit clinical instructor documentation and remediate as needed for continued improvement.
Advise graduate students as they move through their curriculum and clinical courses.
Serves as public face of the school to students, clinical partners and other external stakeholders
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS:
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
● Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
● Experience: 1 to 3 years of program coordination, project management, or equivalent experience;
experience in Higher Education is a plus.
● Licenses or Certifications: Registered Nurse (R.N) required; related licensed healthcare certification would be considered
● Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Suite (Google Drive,
Google Docs, Google Sheets)
● Familiarity with Exxat software is a plus.
● Knowledge of medical terminology and terms used in clinical settings.
● Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, and work collaboratively.
● As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is highly regarded and considered a valuable asset for this position.
Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/
Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
