Job Summary: The Clinical Experience Coordinator will implement and evaluate strategic partnerships with healthcare and community agencies to support the education and clinical experiences of students in the MSNEP program. Specific responsibilities include initiating, organizing and managing clinical experiences for nursing students, based on the established curriculum. Additionally, the position requires exceptional communication with both students and healthcare professionals/partners to ensure all compliance components are met.

This position requires the individual to be detail-oriented and have the ability to communicate with diverse groups of faculty, staff, students, and community members. The ideal candidate must be able to think critically, identify problems and take action to resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description:

• Identify, facilitate and monitor needed clinical affiliation agreements with all clinical facilities.

• Identify the number of clinical placements needed each semester, in accordance with the curriculum and expected enrollment.

• Implement all clinical requests per each agency requirements to adequately meet nursing student clinical course rotations.

• Manage administrative activities associated with clinical placement of the ABSN students and faculty, including adherence to all agency-specific requirements.

• Assist in the on-boarding process for adjunct clinical faculty in collaboration with the Executive Director of Nursing.

• Collect and verify licensure of all adjunct clinical faculty in collaboration with the Executive Director of Nursing.

• Assist with ongoing adjunct clinical faculty development in collaboration with both the Executive Director of Nursing and the Director of Simulation.

• Coordinate with responsible healthcare partner staff members to ensure students remain in compliance with healthcare partners’ clinical requirements through the duration of the program. 

• Manage student communication regarding clinical placement, site requirements and healthcare partners’ clinical requirements. 

• Collaborate with faculty and staff in preparing and orienting students to healthcare partners. 

• Proactively monitor student clinical requirements and compliance.

• Determine clinical placement and schedules for nursing students each term in conjunction with the academic advisor ensuring appropriate progression.

• Gather data regarding student, faculty and facility satisfaction with clinical experiences based on the Systematic Evaluation Plan.

• Contribute to annual program assessment related to clinical partners and nursing student clinical experiences.

• Maintain a database including agency contact information, requests and placement confirmation or denial, and clinical compliance requirements.

• Maintain a database with clinical faculty contact information, placement confirmation, and compliance with agency-specific requirements.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Departmental Preferences:

• Earned Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of at least 3 years healthcare industry experience/knowledge.

• Personal and professional commitment to inclusive education, diversity, and advocacy for adult learners.

• Experience in maintaining high standards of professional relationships.

• Strong collaborative working style to foster relationships with healthcare systems.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with  data collection, data management and analysis, and data reporting.

• Experience in higher education.
  

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs).

Location: NEIU - El Centro (3390 N. Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618)

Setting: Clinical Experience Coordinator is an on-campus position. (Hybrid or remote work may be considered in the future if operational needs allow).

This position requires a background check.

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Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $85,000.00

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Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our  page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.