at University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Clinical Placement Coordinator
Position Number
003361
Department
Leach College of Nursing - Joliet, IL main campus
Job Grade
8
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
It has been and will continue to be the policy of the University to be an equal opportunity employer. The University will continue to administer all employment matters without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam era or disabled veteran’s status.