Nursing Clinical Placement Strategist

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking a Clinical Placement Specialist to coordinate student clinical placements for the MCNHS. The role partners with program directors and coordinators, negotiating agreements with healthcare agencies and ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and health requirements.

You will manage site placements, maintain manuals and websites, and guide ABSN and RN-BS students through the placement process while supporting reporting and strategic planning efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred. An additional one-three years of work experience in health care or closely related field is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other software systems.
• Ability to analyze data and other information utilizing and maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to access and enter data from information management systems and student information systems accurately.
• Ability to verify unencumbered nursing license needed for clinical placement.
• Ability to understand licensure requirements for various online nursing programs.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative setting.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to prepare written reports, correspondence and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines.
• Ability to supervise work-study students.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team to accomplish program goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the MCNHS agreement specialist in creating and maintaining all external agency working agreements/MOU for clinical placements.
• Generate placement locations for student clinical sites while representing the College in communication with healthcare partners.
• Accurately collect, record, and update all student information and clinical clearances including FERPA, HIPAA, health requirements and agency clearance in MCNHS databases.
• Collect evaluation learning outcome data from agencies, faculty/preceptors and students for quality assessment and improvement.
• Maintain working relationship with the Centralized Clinical Placements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to assist in placement of undergrad students.
• Maintain currency of the CIPO Practice Manual and liaise with the college webmaster to ensure content accuracy.
• Assist ABSN and RN-BS students by guiding them through Q&A related to clinical placement process.
• Support reporting needs at programmatic and college level including data for annual reports and strategic plans.
• Participate in meetings with executive leadership, faculty, staff and external agency partners as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to support Open House, Commencement and orientation sessions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Organization skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent work

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Student information systems

Databases

FERPA compliance

Job description

University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking a Clinical Placement Specialist to coordinate student clinical placements for the MCNHS. The role partners with program directors and coordinators, negotiating agreements with healthcare agencies and ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and health requirements.

You will manage site placements, maintain manuals and websites, and guide ABSN and RN-BS students through the placement process while supporting reporting and strategic planning efforts.