Shenandoah University’s School of Nursing is accepting applications for a Graduate Nursing Clinical Placement Coordinator. This is a full-time benefited position on our main Winchester, Virginia campus.
The Graduate Clinical Placement Coordinator facilitates documentation for courses with a clinical component within the SON and collaborates with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Graduate Program Director for students' optimal learning experiences.
The Graduate Clinical Placement Coordinator will:
- Ensure students have documented evidence of having all the basic childhood immunizations as identified by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), maintenance of an unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse, certification through the American Heart Association in basic cardiac life support for Healthcare Providers for infants, children, and adults.
- Ensure students complete orientation requirements prior to clinical start, including site-specific orientations.
- Maintain compliance documents for students according to the site requirements.
- Facilitate clear, effective communication between the academic institution-affiliated clinical site and the assigned student.
- Maintain a professional, mature, collegial relationship with all clinical affiliates.
- Continue to develop collaborative relationships with clinical partners to maintain a sufficient number of specialty sites to ensure quality, quantity, and diversity of learning experiences in collaboration with Program Directors to meet student learning outcomes.
- Serve as a resource for faculty and students regarding on-site requirements.
- Maintain effective and professional communication with the Dean, Associate Dean, faculty, and university personnel, including the Wilkins Wellness Center and clinical sites.
- Ensure agency contracts are current for clinical placement
- Maintain visibility with all graduate students so as to not interfere with coursework
- Ensure that all graduate students needing electronic medical records software documentation classes are educated on the process and procedure to acquire computer access.
- Solicit requests from graduate students for specific clinical site preferences, being mindful of student residency and student learning outcomes in collaboration with Program Directors.
- Maintain active involvement in student orientations, open houses, nursing pinning ceremonies, university graduation, and other University/SON events.
- Maintains data and reports necessary for regulation and accreditation in collaboration with the Associate Dean and Program Directors
- Provide data as needed to the Dean, Associate Dean, and Program Directors
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean, Associate Dean, and Program Directors
Required Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate a liaison relationship between the SON, other universities and colleges, students, and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrate work that reflects the mission, vision, and philosophy of the University and SON.
- Demonstrate work that reflects mature, professional, goal-oriented actions with flexibility.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
How to Apply:
The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.
Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.