Coordinator Of Clinical Placements

Position Details

Job Title COORD OF CLINICAL PLACEMENTS Position Number 8102710 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name SCHOOL OF NURSING Location Code SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities

Job summary:

The Coordinator is part of the MNSON's clinical placement team. This team is responsible for securing and coordinating clinical experiences and facilitating the onboarding of students and clinical instructors associated with all clinical courses. The Coordinator will be responsible for a portfolio of partnerships and students in one or more of the MNSON program tracks: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Practice (DNP) programs.

The Coordinator reports to the Director for Strategic Healthcare Partnerships and supports faculty directors and other MNSON leadership associated with the assigned portfolio.

This position can be based on either the Lakeshore (LSC) or Health Sciences (HSC) campus with occasional travel between campuses and to partner sites.

Responsibilities:

• Manages administrative activities associated with clinical placement of BSN, MSN and DNP students in the MNSON including:

• Submits and tracks requests to clinical sites and preceptors

• Tracks affiliation agreement requests in collaboration with other MNSON staff

• Prepares documents to be sent to clinical agencies

• Monitors student and instructor document submission

• Fosters new relationships with organizations and preceptors in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and MNSON faculty:

• Research perspective organizations and/or preceptors

• Facilitate exploratory communication by email, phone and meetings

• Track progression of relationship status

• Collaborates with Assistant Deans and Program Track Directors on planning and execution of clinical experiences and student placements.

• Manages communication with students, clinical instructors, and clinical partners during all phases of the clinical placement process.

• Serves as a liaison between clinical and affiliating agency personnel and MNSON regarding the administrative and operating requirements of the BSN, MSN and DNP programs.

• Maintains clinical site onboarding requirements using information systems (eg. Slate, Sakai) and advises staff and faculty directors on changes in agency requirements.

• Manages the data entry and update of clinical site, clinical partner and clinical instructor contact information and other details.

• In collaboration with Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, assist in monitoring student compliance in accordance with MNSON pre-clinical requirements.

• Prepares reports as assigned.

• Coordinates preceptor and partner appreciation and recognition activities

• Utilizes various technology systems to accomplish daily tasks including, but not limited to, Excel, Zoom, Castle Branch, Sakai, MyClinicalExchange, Slate, Microsoft Office 360, and Qualtrics

• Leverages social media to connect and expand MSNON preceptor community

• Assumes other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Strategic Healthcare Partnerships

• Assists with MNSON events and special projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin in March 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) resume, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Inclusive Excellence statement should address the following:

• Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.

• Past activities: Discuss past activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring; outreach efforts; committees, task forces, and boards; scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.

• Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into the coordinator of clinical placements role.

Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing Inclusive Excellence Statement

Working toward inclusive excellence includes building intrapersonal and interpersonal awareness, engaging in curriculum transformation, teaching with an inclusive pedagogy, and building inclusive learning environments. We recognize that our community is strengthened by the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff along the social dimensions of race, color, religion, biological sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are especially committed to helping our nation create a culture of health, promote health equity to reduce health disparities, and improve the health and well-being of all, especially for those who experience the health system disparately due to systemic oppressions.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field and three to five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Healthcare Administration, Higher Education, Human Resources, Business, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Two or more years related experience.

• Strong organization skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work with individuals, groups and independently

• Strong commitment to foster collaboration and build relationships within the healthcare systems and with external and internal partners.

• Strength and experience in team-building and maintaining business relationships

• Strong technology skills required, advanced excel skills preferred. Comfortable learning and navigating new technologies.

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines especially during higher education peak periods.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

See Qualifications

Computer Skills

Strong technology skills required, advanced excel skills preferred. Comfortable learning and navigating new technologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 03/11/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.