Clinical Placement Coordinator, Nursing Programs

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Administrative & Professional faculty appointment as a Clinical Placement Coordinator in the School of Nursing. The role focuses on coordinating student clinical placements, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and university requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and recent administrative experience; a Master’s in Nursing or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Recent relevant administrative work experience is required.
• Master’s in Nursing or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in higher education administration and operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates student clinical placements and serves as the primary liaison with clinical agency partners to secure placement opportunities, facilitate onboarding processes, and support clinical operations.
• Monitors student clinical eligibility and onboarding requirements to ensure compliance with School of Nursing, university, regulatory, and clinical agency requirements, including immunizations, certifications, licensure, background checks, drug screenings, and agency-specific onboarding processes.
• Maintains required records and communicates with students, faculty, clinical partners, and vendors regarding compliance status and deadlines.
• Coordinates placement assignments and clinical schedules, and collaborates with agencies to facilitate student onboarding and site orientation activities.
• Manages clinical affiliation agreements and contracts, including tracking renewal timelines and coordinating with university and agency representatives to ensure timely execution and uninterrupted access to clinical placement opportunities.
• Collaborates with School of Nursing leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners to support effective clinical operations and student placement processes.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Communication skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Nursing or related discipline

Tools

Data management systems

Job description

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Administrative & Professional faculty appointment as a Clinical Placement Coordinator in the School of Nursing. The role focuses on coordinating student clinical placements, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and university requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and recent administrative experience; a Master’s in Nursing or related field is preferred.