"Clinical Placement Manager"

Job Description

What We're Looking For

The LHSON is seeking a Clinical Placement Manger who will be responsible for maintaining student records, registration and course scheduling. This role also includes an advisory role for students who are off track and require an Individual Degree Plan. As the Clinical Placement Manager, they are the liaison between the clinical agencies and the School of Nursing. Within this role, they are responsible for securing clinical placements within the hospital systems, clearing students and faculty to participate in Clinical and ensure contracts with agencies are maintained and current.

A Bachelors Degree and threes year of relevant work experience is required. A Masters degree and 5 years of experience is preferred.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

• Communicate with nurse educators and/or placement coordinators in the clinical agencies to develop clinical placements; submitting clinical placement request via CCPS or letter to agency.
• Confirm placement approval and number of students that will be allowed on site each rotation.
• Identify facility requirements at each clinical agency location, such as computer access/training, badge access, and clinical paperwork.
• Communicate with faculty and students the information they will need to gain clearance at the assigned clinical agency.
• Communicate any changes to the clinical placements to the faculty, students and administration.
• Confirm contract's are current through the semester.
• As needed, assist Clinical Placement Coordinator with submitting attestation letters and student paperwork to clinical agencies.
• In collaboration with Administration and Clinical Coordinators, produce School of Nursing's Undergraduate schedule for each semester.
• Determine the number of students to be assigned to each clinical section/agency.
• Evaluate start and end dates within the block scheduling for each level.
• Enter class sections in ClassAct for upcoming semester.
• Advise students for registration and clinical clearance.
• Conduct general advising session with each level of students.
• Provide due dates for upcoming semesters clinical clearance process to be complete - such as immunizations, CPR and clinical paperwork to be submitted.
• Prepare Individual Degree Plans (IDP) and advise students when being placed on an IDP.
• Adjusting students schedule accordingly and advising them as they move through the curriculum.
• Prepare Individual Degree Student spreadsheet for Level Coordinators to utilize during the semester.
• Collaborate internally to generate process improvements.
• Reviewing student handbook, making updates/changes as needed.
• Presenting new policies to Academic Policy Committee for approval as needed.
• Assist Clinical Placement Coordinator with review student immunization and CPR records housed within CastleBranch data system.
• Communicate with students regarding immunizations and CPR that are past due.
• Ensure CastleBranch has the latest requirements by the clinical agencies and due dates set up in student accounts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
• Ability to comply with university policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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