Posting Information

Posting Number2025025

Posting/Functional TitleCoordinator, Clinical Education Placement

University Pay Plan TitleCoord, Clinical Education Placement

LocationAustin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Del Valle, Fort Worth, Houston, Round Rock, San Marcos

DepartmentSt. David's School of Nursing

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$4,000.00

Job CategoryNon-Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Knowledge of University/academic policies and procedures; MSN admission requirements; computer word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other desktop software; basic math.

• Skills in research and development of needs assessments for new programs and grants.

• Multitasking skills in planning and executing assignments and events.

• Skills in use of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Access.

• Skills in use of MS Office suite, sorting and filing (paper and electronic documents), looking up data in student information system.

• Writing and editing skills to produce clear and concise prose.

• Negotiation skills to work negotiate favorably and collegially with competitive parties for limited resources. Skilled in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal faculty and staff, as well as external clinical organizations and companies.

• Working effectively and collegially with program directors, faculty and other clinical sites/partners to resolve site scheduling issues.

• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, correspondence, reports, etc.; prepare clear, concise and grammatically correct memos, reports, emails, and letters; prioritize workload and assignments; establish and maintain a complex and effective filing system; interact professionally and cordially with directors, faculty, staff, students and general public; analyze date/issues and determine effective solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description

This position oversees the clinical placement of nursing students, provides support for the graduate nursing programs, and assists in new program development.

Job Duties

JOB OVERVIEW :

This position is proactive in securing and coordinating the clinical placement of nursing undergraduate and graduate students, requesting appropriate accesses, and ensuring licensing and other requirements are met.

JOB DUTIES :

• Coordinate undergraduate clinical placements for all students at all clinical sites by negotiating the number of and type of placements with other area nursing programs.

• Identify, evaluate, and advocate for advantageous undergraduate and graduate clinical placements by making in-person visits and using remote tools (email, phone, videoconferencing technologies). This includes building and establishing cordial and effective relationships with undergraduate and graduate clinical contacts.

• Collect and verify agreements with health care facilities and clinics, clinical partners, and preceptors.

• Assist in assigning students to clinical sites, preceptors, and shifts.

• Manage student compliance with practicum requirements and policies (e.g. site requirements, preceptor qualifications) for both undergraduate and graduate students. This includes distributing information to students, maintaining records of student compliance and submitting them to clinical sites, maintaining records of student clinical hours, and completing student attestation forms for clinical sites each semester.

• Maintain files and review for completeness, including the database of clinical sites and preceptors.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with health care providers by addressing issues and demonstrating appreciation. Network with health care professionals to identify new potential affiliates.

• Crosstrain to provide administrative support for the graduate programs as needed.

• Compose and proofread correspondence, forms, and reports. Manage faculty compliance with licensure requirements, vaccinations and all other requirements specified in affiliation agreements.

• Participate in marketing and special events.

• Assist with special projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date09/25/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until FilledYes

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting Notices

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49495

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