Clinical Coordinator of Undergraduate Nursing
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Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on collaboration and belonging.
Position Summary
The Clinical Coordinator for Nursing provides site development and coordination of all student clinical placements with facility partners for the pre-licensure BSN and MSN-MAGELIN programs. This individual serves as a vital liaison among the University, clinical facilities, and students, ensuring that all contractual and health requirements are met. Additionally, this role supports the department by serving as a faculty adjunct during high-demand periods.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Coordination & Site Development
- Placement Management: Provide support to administration and faculty in clinical placement planning and assignment management for designated programs.
- Liaison Duties: Serve as the primary liaison between clinical facilities, adjunct instructors, University faculty, and students regarding placement requirements and contractual obligations.
- Liaison Representation: Represent the Department of Nursing for the Centralized Clinical Placement System (CCPS).
- Contract Procurement: Procure and secure renewals for clinical contracts with facility partners across all nursing programs.
- Faculty Support: Assist the Assistant Dean/Program Administrator in the acquisition, orientation, and evaluation of adjunct clinical faculty.
- Compliance Tracking: Develop and maintain health requirement databases for students and adjunct faculty to ensure full compliance with facility standards.
Dynamic Process Improvement & Innovation
- Workflow Optimization: Explore new opportunities to enhance departmental services and proactively welcome different work requirements to contribute to the team effort.
- Data & Software Leadership: Propose and implement new ideas or software solutions to streamline the management of clinical student and program data, ensuring efficient recordkeeping.
- Outcome Measurement: Assist the Program Administrator in maintaining databases required for accreditation, specifically to measure clinical outcomes and departmental effectiveness.
- Change Management: Think creatively and critically to solve problems while working as a member of an interprofessional team in an environment of change.
Adjunct Faculty Performance (High-Demand Support)
When serving in a faculty adjunct capacity, the Clinical Coordinator will:
- Instructional Excellence: Select, plan, and implement learning experiences that assist students in meeting course and program outcomes in clinical, lab, or classroom settings.
- Student Evaluation: Evaluate students based on course outcomes, identify strengths, and facilitate strategies for improvement and mastery.
- Clinical Integration: Facilitate integrating theory and research into clinical practice and make assignments relevant to students' learning needs.
- Professional Alignment: Act in accordance with the Department’s professional and ethical standards and the University's mission.
Qualifications
Educational & Professional
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
- Licensure: Must hold a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of registered nursing practice required.
- Technical Proficiency: Required experience with Microsoft Office software and a demonstrated aptitude for adopting new technology to enhance departmental services.
Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Critical Thinking: Ability to think creatively and critically to resolve specific problems and interpret organizational policies.
- Communication: Effective oral and written communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement and professional role modeling.
- Collaborative Spirit: Strong commitment to collaborating with colleagues across health science disciplines and multiple healthcare agencies.
- Professional Responsibility: Accepts responsibility for own actions and is punctual and thorough in completing assigned tasks.
Benefits
Mount St. Joseph University offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Tuition Remission for you and your family.
- 403b Retirement
- Excellent benefits including medical, employer HSA contributions, dental, vision, life, parental leave.
- Generous PTO.
- 16 paid holidays.
- Competitive salaries.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative educational environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.
A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Mount St. Joseph University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
