Clinical Placement Coordinator

Company: University of St. Francis
Location: Joliet
Posted on: September 3, 2024

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Position Information




Job Title
Clinical Placement Coordinator




Position Number
003361




Department
Leach College of Nursing - Joliet, IL main campus




Job Grade
8




Notice of Nondiscrimination
The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USF's Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees and Third Parties or for more information, please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@stfrancis.edu.




Position Summary
The Clinical Placement Coordinator is responsible for the management and ongoing development of clinical sites for the College's nursing programs.




Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* The Clinical Placement Coordinator (CPC) is the clinical liaison between the University of St. Francis, Cecily & John Leach College of Nursing (LCON) and health care agencies.
* The CPC is responsible for negotiating and arranging clinical sites, which meet the educational requirements for nursing students.
* The CPC acts as a liaison to interpret and match the needs of students and instructors to agencies with appropriate learning experiences.
* Collaborates with clinical course instructors, program directors, associate/assistant deans, and dean to identify clinical placement needs for students.
* Identifies, remits, and establishes collaborative relationships with clinical/practicum sites
* Maintains currency with, and establishes new clinical site affiliation agreements in collaboration with the LCON Dean.
* Submits timely requests to clinical agencies for student clinical site placements
* Provides clinical agencies with course-related information and expected clinical student learning outcomes/preceptor expectations
* Submits timely clinical requests for clinical role transition (CRT) student placements while working collaboratively with the CRT coordinator and obtains preceptors' contact information to provide to the CRT coordinator.
* In collaboration with clinical course lead instructors, assigns students and faculty to respective clinical groups and input schedules using the online system, eMedley
* Update and maintain the online scheduling and evaluation system, eMedley. Input information into the system as needed.
* Conducts clinical site visits every year and as needed
* Collaborates with clinical faculty and students for clinical site evaluation
* Notifies lead clinical course instructor and clinical adjunct faculty of the clinical site's faculty and student orientation dates, times, location, and other specific agency-related requirements
* Attends clinical site orientations including clinical role transition (CRT) orientations, as needed
* Attends clinical site meetings related to clinical placements, etc.
* Monitors, reports, and submits appropriate forms to clinical agencies regarding students' background checks, CPR certification, drug screening, health, and immunization requirements for pre-licensure, BSN Comp, or graduate students
* Keeps current regarding clinical agencies' student/placement requirements
* Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above which do not alter the responsibility of the position
* Full-time Nursing staff position
o Flexibility as will need to perform some of the above duties in the evenings or summer months
* Other duties as assigned




Minimum Requirements
* A minimum of an associate degree is required.
* Strong communication and customer service skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, complex environment;
* Work collaboratively with LCON department faculty and staff, agency representatives, and staff to ensure high-quality clinical education experiences; understand nursing clinical education requirements in accordance with AACN Standards and Illinois Board of Nursing requirements.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
* Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university




Preferred Requirements
* Illinois RN Licensure
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing
* Experience with CCNE, NLNAC, or hospital accreditation standards
* Technology integration




Hours/Shift/Work Schedule
40 Hours/Week including occasional evenings and weekends




Physical Requirements of Position
Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work, which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.







Posting Detail Information




Posting Number
FP0653-16




Open Date
07/31/2023




Close Date





Open Until Filled
Yes

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