"School of Nursing - Clinical Placement Coordinator"

Job Details

Position Classification:

Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

The hourly rate is $25.75 which translates to $53,560.00 per year.

General Work Schedule:

Position typically works Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in-office at UCO’s main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Position Type:

Coordinator - Clinical Experiences 2 - Coordinates programs and services related to clinical experiences, practicums, and/or required internships for students.

Position Level:

Individual Contributor 2 - Intermediate level professional position, with actions that have a significant impact on operations. Maintains a working knowledge of policies and procedures. Resolves day-to-day operational issues by collecting and interpreting information. May provide input into budget development. Primarily responsible for applying organizational policies and procedures and/or determining appropriate process to follow. Generally, reports to director or higher. May supervise student employees or equivalent.

Position Overview & Job Duties:

The Clinical Placement Coordinator facilitates and coordinates student clinical placement for the UCO School of Nursing. Plans, coordinates, and manages the clinical placement of nursing students with clinical partners and faculty. Interfaces with UCO legal office, school director, and clinical agencies regarding all clinical contracts. Collaborates with faculty in obtaining clinical placement using centralized placement systems. Works with faculty, staff, and students to ensure compliance with mandated clinical requirements. Represents the department at various meetings with clinical partners and other educational institutions. Represents UCO and participates in the NESA consortium between hospitals and schools. The general schedule for this position is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday.

• Organizes and coordinates student placement in multiple courses and facilities.
• Ensures compliance with mandated clinical requirements.
• Communicates with faculty, students, and representatives from clinical partners and other institutions.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to communicate with students.
• Coordinates onboarding of new students into the department; tracks student clinical experiences and placement throughout the program.
• Collaborates with faculty to identify and contract with new clinical partners.
• Collaborates with UCO Legal Office, school director, and clinical agencies to secure and update clinical contracts.
• Maintains positive relationships with new and prospective clinical partners.
• Manages multiple projects and priorities promptly.
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity.
• Continually updates skills and knowledge related to the position area.
• Proficient in programs including Excel to manage student data.

College/Department Overview:

The College of Mathematics and Science currently has 127 full-time and over 70 part-time faculty in five academic departments, the School of Engineering, and the School of Nursing. The College serves more than 3,300 undergraduate students in 30 majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Mathematical Science, Engineering Physics, Computational Science, and Nursing. Accreditation/Certification is held by ABET, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Chemical Society. UCO is an institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research. For further information see our website at http://www.uco.edu/cms.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

RN, LPN, or other experience in a career field which requires an understanding of the healthcare system and its organizational structure. A minimum of 2 years of work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s in nursing or other health related industry that provides an understanding of the healthcare system and organizational structure in addition to the minimum of 2 years of work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.