Coordinator, Nursing Clinical Scheduling And Placement

Summary of Position

Manages undergraduate student clinical placement, onboarding paperwork, clinical schedules, clinical contracts, and organizing of the course and clinical sites/practicum sites as mandated by the School of Nursing's accrediting agencies. Other responsibilities include scheduling and part-time faculty recruitment and assignments, manages preceptor assignments, and verification of required paperwork. The coordinator will engage in the professional work to advance the School of Nursing's mission by participating in institutional advancement, professional development, and community service.

Position Information

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Ensures the day-to-day functionality of the assigned area's operations and services as related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective.Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of a department's/division's overall programs and/or services.

Communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of the department's/division's overall goals and objectives.

Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with the department's/division's (or University's) policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate; audits student and faculty records to maintain full compliance.

Manages all undergraduate course scheduling through YSU internal systems; establishes relationships and works with hospitals regarding clinical placement for students. Works with the graduate coordinator to assist with graduate practicum placements.

Coordinates clinical student scheduling and placement with faculty input to ensure quality clinical outcomes; maintains relationships with Nursing clinical partners; communicates with primarily undergraduate students regularly to promote successful completion of requirements.

Collaborates with YSU Legal Counsel for the development of required legal contracts.

Communicates with faculty, staff and students on the latest regulations and processes. Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review?related to the department's/division's programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components thereof.

Assists all faculty with scheduling, volunteer hours, and paperwork as required.

Collaborates with staff for online program management; remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.

Prepares for and attends events.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operated:Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule:Typically, Monday through Friday.

Supervision Exercised:May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to: Director, Centofanti School of Nursing

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.

Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.

Ability to: Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications:At least a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least six months of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in compliance documentation and scheduling; demonstrable knowledge of legal requirements and procedures as they relate to compliance; knowledge of medical terminology.