Nursing Clinical Placement Coordinator

CP01 University System of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 41,890 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire School of Nursing is seeking a Clinical Placement Coordinator responsible for facilitating clinical placements for nursing students. The role involves collaborating with faculty, securing clinical placements, overseeing compliance with contracts, and maintaining accurate student records.

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or associate's degree and have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and experience in nursing clinical credentialing. The position offers a salary range of $41,890.00 - $74,390.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years relevant experience.
• Strong ability to collaborate with academic and clinical partners.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student clinical placements.
• Oversee compliance with clinical agency agreements.
• Develop strategies to secure placements and preceptors.
• Maintain accurate student placement records.
• Collaborate with program directors and nurse educators.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of computer software

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree or associate's degree

Job description

The University of New Hampshire School of Nursing invites applications for a Clinical Placement Coordinator. The clinical placement coordinator is responsible for facilitating clinical placements for nursing students, collaborating with faculty to identify and negotiate clinical placement settings, appropriate preceptors, and other clinical-related learning experiences. The coordinator will arrange all aspects of the clinical experience, including developing new contracts with potential clinical agencies, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, and overseeing background checks, health/immunization requirements, and drug screens as appropriate. They will also work closely with the Director of Nursing and program directors to determine placement needs each semester.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student clinical placements (45% of time).
• Collaborate regarding program needs with the Program Directors of the UNH Nursing tracks/programs.
• Secure clinical placements and practical experiences in collaboration with students and program directors.
• Communicate via email, phone and/or in person with nurse educators and/or placement coordinators in hospitals and clinics to develop clinical placements for students.
• Oversee clinical scheduling systems, maintain accurate student placement records, and generate reports for faculty, leadership, and accrediting bodies.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure placements and preceptors.
• Provide guidance on placement logistics, troubleshoot issues during clinical rotations, and collaborate with faculty to resolve site or student concerns.
• Maintain compliance with clinical agency agreements and other regulatory requirements (45% of time).
• Collaborate with the Clinical Contract and Compliance Coordinator on securing affiliation agreements for programs.
• Track and verify student requirements (e.g., immunizations, background checks, certifications) and ensure all documentation meets institutional and site‑specific compliance standards.
• Develop, revise, update forms used to communicate with agencies and preceptors.
• Maintain record of clinical logs of students in the graduate program working in conjunction with faculty.
• Schedule and notify students and clinical faculty regarding the clinical orientations required for each placement.
• Revise and update processes for the evaluation of adjunct, preceptor, and clinical site feedback in collaboration with program directors as required by accreditation standards.
• Professional Engagement, Representation, and Regional Collaboration (10% of time).
• Represent the School of Nursing at internal and external meetings.
• Attend recruitment events and job fairs to promote the nursing program, strengthen relationships with potential clinical partners, and support student pipeline development.
• Attend meetings to maintain partnerships, stay informed of regional clinical placement trends, and ensure alignment with workforce and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree or associate’s degree and two years relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse learning community.
  • Strong professional communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a limited amount of supervision while anticipating the needs of faculty and students.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ability to collaborate with academic and clinical partners.
  • Knowledge of computer software programs and applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
  • Ability to communicate complex information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of advanced nursing practice educational requirements of national credentialing organizations (ANCC and AANP).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of nursing clinical credentialing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of APRN nursing placement regulations and requirements in NH and neighboring states (e.g., Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont).
  • Demonstrated experience working as a member of a multi‑person clinical placement team.

Location: Durham, New Hampshire

Compensation Pay Range: $41,890.00 - $74,390.00

Benefits information is available on the University of New Hampshire Employee Benefits & Human Resources page.

EEO Statement: The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.