Clinical Placement Coordinator

Pacific College is dedicated to putting students first, providing an exceptional education in a chosen degree program and teaching relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values: Professionalism

• As an individual or institution, we demonstrate professionalism in everything we do. Altruism – As an individual or institution, we practice the principle of unselfish concern for the wellness of others. Community – As an individual or institution, we share responsibility for the welfare of our community. Identity – As an individual or institution, we strive to establish a sense of true being that will determine our future. Fulfillment
• As an individual or institution, we create an environment where academic and professional goals can be achieved. Inclusion – As an individual or institution, we embrace differences to promote full participation and a sense of belonging. Collaboration
• As an individual or institution, we work as a team to realize shared goals. The Clinical Placement Coordinator works under the supervision of the Dean of Nursing. This position is responsible for coordinating all clinical experiences for campus students by assisting the dean, directors and faculty in identifying clinical sites to successfully complete evidence- based learning opportunities. The position supports the mission and philosophy of the College and represents the College to clinical agencies, students, and the community through clinical scheduling and partnership development. Develop and manage relationships with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other clinical agency sites for nursing students to complete clinical rotations. Obtain signatures for initiating, renewing, or terminating affiliation agreements between the College and clinical sites, based on alignment with clinical objectives. Manage relationships with existing clinical agency partners to ensure student and clinical site satisfaction as well as successful clinical experiences for nursing students. Responsible for the identification of concerns with clinical placements and collaborate with the dean, directors and faculty for appropriate interventions to solve problems. Coordinate and attend healthcare-related events such as clinical coordination and nursing consortium meetings and represent Pacific College by promoting a positive image. Maintain knowledge and understanding of the College’s curriculum and programs and can clearly explain to clinical partners. Plans and attends clinical coordination forums, pre-clinical summit events, career fairs, student forums, and conferences as outreach to potential students. Monitors various clinical platforms to ensure students and faculty are compliant with clinical partner requirements and notify the dean and directors of noncompliant students or faculty, so they are prevented from entering clinical partner sites. Serves as a role model for faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and general professionalism. Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation. Attends weekly meetings on clinical placements with nursing departments. Completes additional duties or tasks delegated by the Dean of Nursing. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. State Laws and regulations related to licensure, certification and accreditation.
2. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
3. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
4. Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
5. Establish and maintain collaborative, cooperative and supportive working relationships with others.
6. Meet schedules and timelines.
7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and presentations.
8. Operation of a computer, Microsoft Office, and Windows Operating System.

Qualifications

Applicants are required to have the following:

1. A bachelor’s degree or higher degree.
2. One year experience as a Clinical Coordinator or Clinical Placements Coordinator preferred.
3. Experience in customer service and working with other organizations.