University of Arizona
Clinical Placement Coordinator, Gilbert, AZ (Multiple Positions) (Updated)
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Job Description
- Req#: req14522
- Conduct site visits to recruit new placement sites in collaboration with Gilbert MSN-MEPN and BSN-IH Program Directors.
- Identify, establish, and maintain positive relationships with new and existing clinical agencies, area health providers, and the community.
- Assist with developing innovative partnerships with area health systems to meet shared goals.
- Attend consortium meetings and affiliate events to represent the CON and liaison between consortium, clinical agencies and College of Nursing faculty and administration.
- Participate in networking activities to build relations with healthcare facilities and related professional associations such as orientation activities, community professional meetings and/or recruitment/job fairs.
- Identify and relay any concerns related to clinical experiences to CON leadership to facilitate prompt resolution.
- Provide conflict resolution in situations where there are discrepancies between the goals/objectives of the clinical placement site and the College of Nursing.
- Complete and submit required paperwork for affiliation agreements.
- Meet with facility leaders to identify parent company and/or person with signature authority for affiliation agreements.
- Stay appraised of health system changes in Maricopa County so that contracts can be updated as facility names change and/or as mergers occur.
- Provide clinical facility information updates to students, faculty, and CON leadership.
- Identify the number of clinical placements needed each semester for each program and clinical area in accordance with the curriculum and expected enrollment.
- Enter and revise placement requests in program online calendar(s) for efficient communications.
- Develop and implement policies and plans related to clinical placements and timelines for program directors and course chairs.
- Direct process for submitting required reports to all affiliating clinical agencies.
- Flexible and adaptable, perform multiple activities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Adept at managing details, prioritizing, tracking multiple projects and meticulous follow up on pending responses and deadlines.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Other duties as assigned based on applicant education and experience.
- Collaborate as an effective and integral team member.
- Ability to problem-solve and make independent judgments as needed based upon thorough knowledge of assigned entry-level programs.
- Ability to remain professional, positive, and helpful at all times.
- Ability to work well with diverse populations including people of all ages from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds.
- Skillful in completing repetitive motion and sitting at computer keyboard.
- Computer proficiency in internet applications and Office Suite Productivity products (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Receptive to mentoring, feedback and coaching.
- Flexibility to attend meetings which may require walking and/or driving to various facilities and university locations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
- 3 years of RN experience.
- Current unencumbered Arizona RN license.
- Familiarity with Tucson healthcare systems.
- Familiarity with My Clinical Exchange.
- Previous experience in similar role.
- Customer service experience.
Clinical Placement Coordinator, Gilbert, AZ (Multiple Positions) (Updated) Posting Number req14522 Department College of Nursing Department Website Link https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/ Location Greater Phoenix Area Address Gilbert, AZ USA Position Highlights Please Note: The Rate of Pay for this position has been updated from $54,853 - $71,670 to $65,687 - $71,670. The Pay Grade has been updated from Grade 8 to Grade 9.
The Clinical Placement Coordinator serves as a strong role model in professional nursing practice and supports the mission and vision of the College of Nursing (CON). The coordinator is responsible for assisting the program leadership by planning, securing, organizing, maintaining, and facilitating educational experiences in clinical facilities, which support clinical learning objectives and program outcomes as well as business development efforts.
The Clinical Placement Coordinator is responsible for establishing, cultivating, and continuously building relationships with clinical affiliates to ensure adequate capacity for quality clinical education. The Coordinator requests and secures clinical site placements in collaboration with course chairs, as well as program and site coordinators. Assisting with preferred partnerships is also key to advance the clinical education and research functions of the CON.
The Coordinator must maximize technology to identify, devise, and implement the most efficient and effective methods of processing required clinical clearance paperwork [not limited to: clinical requests, upkeep on student files and clinical requirements, clinical schedules, and related correspondence].
This position also serves as coordinator for clinical affiliation agreements and requires initiation, coordination and organization of agreements while collaborating with clinical facilities, faculty, and legal department(s).
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time To be Determined Number of Hours Worked per Week 20-40 Job FTE .50-1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Academic Administration Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $65,687 - $71,670 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 9 Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Academic Affairs Job Function Academic Administration Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Connie S. Miller | cmiller2@arizona.edu Open Date 4/18/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. About the company
95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.
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