Clinical Placement Coordinator

Whosonthemove; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,269 - 41,387; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A public university in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Clinical Placement Coordinator. This full-time position is responsible for acquiring clinical sites and preceptors for nursing students and ensuring compliance with health requirements. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. The role involves collaboration with faculty and conducting evaluations. The salary range is from $40,269 to $41,387, based on education and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with 4 years related work experience.
• Successful background check required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to acquire clinical sites and preceptors.
• Maintains student health records in compliance with the nursing program.
• Conducts clinical site evaluations and preceptor assessments.

Job description

Clinical Placement Coordinator
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00238PO26
Spartanburg, SC

The Clinical Placement Coordinator (CPC) is a full-time 12-month staff position in the Mary Black College of Nursing. The CPC is responsible for the acquisition of clinical sites and preceptors for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. The position ensures student compliance with health and other clinical agency data requirements. Serving both Spartanburg and Greenville campus locations. The Clinical Placement Coordinator reports to the Dean or Dean’s designee. This position requires travel to campus and clinical sites in the Spartanburg/Greenville and surrounding counties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Associate Dean(s), Program Director(s), Clinical Coordinator(s), and Dean to identify and acquire clinical sites and preceptors for undergraduate and graduate students that meet educational requirements.
• Assigns faculty/students to clinical practicum sites that meet course objectives.
• Maintains up-to-date student health records ensuring they are current and in compliance with the nursing program and clinical agency.
• Communicates health care agency requirements (i.e. orientations, charting, parking rules/regulations) to faculty.
• Monitors, reports, and submits appropriate forms to clinical agencies that may include but are not limited to criminal background checks, CPR certification, drug screen, health and immunization requirements.
• Serves as the liaison between the Mary Black College of Nursing and health care agencies.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with clinical/practicum sites and preceptors.
• Conducts clinical site visits annually and as needed to assess appropriateness of clinical sites.
• Conducts preceptor and clinical site evaluations each semester obtaining faculty and student feedback that is reported to the Dean or Dean’s designee.
• Works within various program software used for clinical management (i.e. Microsoft Office, My Clinical Exchange)

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or high school diploma and 4 years work experience that is directly related to the area of employment; or equivalency. A successful background check is required.

Salary Range: $40,269 – $41,387; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

The University of South Carolina Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.