Nursing Clinical/SIM/Lab Coordinator (Full-Time)

University of St. Francis; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL seeks a Nursing Clinical/SIM/Lab Coordinator (Full-Time) to organize clinical placements, manage the nursing lab, and operate simulators and related equipment.

Reporting to the LCON Dean, the CLS Coordinator negotiates placements, coordinates scheduling, and oversees lab activities for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.

Qualifications

• Minimum: associate degree.
• Demonstrated communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and agencies to ensure high-quality clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical placements for undergraduate, RN-BSN, graduate, and CRT nursing students.
• Manage nursing skills and health assessment labs; schedule labs and supervise student workers.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-fidelity simulators and related software/AV equipment.
• Coordinate simulations and lab activities; prepare facilities and supplies for demonstrations and testing.
• Maintain lab inventory, safety, and vendor relationships; ensure compliance with agency requirements.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Communication

Customer service

Technological proficiency

Education

Associate degree

Illinois RN Licensure

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

eMedley

Simulation software

Lab equipment management software

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title: Nursing Clinical/SIM/Lab Coordinator (Full-Time)

Position Number: xxxxxx-xx

Department: Leach College of Nursing - Joliet, IL main campus

Job Grade: 9

Anticipated Salary Range: $48,157- $53,575

Benefits: https://www.stfrancis.edu/employment/

Notice of Nondiscrimination: The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USF's Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees and Third Parties or for more information, please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator at [e-mail].

Position Summary: The Nursing Clinical/SIM/Lab (CLS) Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing the clinical placement, simulation, and laboratory activities for the Cecily & John Leach College of Nursing (LCON) and reports to the LCON Dean. The CLS Coordinator negotiates and arranges clinical placements of undergrad and grad nursing students. The CLS Coordinator manages the daily operations of the nursing lab, schedules learning activities in skills and assessment labs, prepares supplies and equipment for demonstrations and lab classes, manages lab inventory and equipment, and supervises student lab workers. The CLS Coordinator operates, programs, and troubleshoots high-fidelity simulators, associated software, and audio-visual equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical placements for undergraduate, RN-BSN, graduate, and Clinical Role Transition (CRT) nursing students by identifying, negotiating, and securing clinical/practicum sites that meet educational and program requirements.
• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between the University of St. Francis, LCON, healthcare agencies, clinical partners, faculty, students, and preceptors to facilitate effective clinical learning experiences and address placement needs.
• Establish and maintain clinical partnerships and affiliation agreements with healthcare agencies in collaboration with the LCON Dean, while maintaining current knowledge of agency requirements, placement expectations, and available learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, program directors, the LCON Dean, and CRT Coordinator to assess clinical placement needs, match students and instructors with appropriate clinical experiences, coordinate CRT placements and preceptors, and communicate course objectives and student learning outcomes to clinical agencies.
• Coordinate clinical scheduling and assignments by working with clinical course lead instructors to assign students and faculty to clinical groups and maintain accurate placement, scheduling, and evaluation information in eMedley.
• Coordinate clinical site orientations, meetings, and evaluations, including communicating agency-specific requirements to faculty and students, attending orientations and placement meetings as needed, conducting annual and as-needed site visits, and facilitating clinical site evaluations.
• Monitor and coordinate student clinical compliance requirements by collecting, maintaining, and submitting documentation related to background checks, CPR certification, drug screening, health requirements, immunizations, and other agency-specific placement requirements.
• Manage nursing skills and health assessment laboratories by creating an environment conducive to student learning; coordinating laboratory schedules; preparing facilities, equipment, and supplies for instruction, demonstrations, and competency testing; and providing open lab opportunities for student practice.
• Oversee laboratory operations, resources, and safety by maintaining organization and cleanliness, supervising student lab workers, monitoring inventories, ordering and maintaining supplies, coordinating equipment maintenance and replacement, managing hazardous and waste materials, and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Coordinate and support simulation operations by preparing simulation rooms, simulators, equipment, supplies, documentation, and instructional technology for simulation activities and providing student orientation and faculty support as needed.
• Provide technical and simulation expertise by operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing simulators and multimedia, computer, video, audio, and other instructional technologies; restoring simulation environments; and researching and recommending simulation products and equipment.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and effective educational practices across clinical placement, laboratory, and simulation activities.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the scope of the position.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of an associate degree is required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, complex environment;
• Work collaboratively with LCON department faculty and staff, agency representatives, and staff to ensure high-quality clinical education experiences; understand nursing clinical education requirements in accordance with AACN Standards and Illinois Board of Nursing requirements.
• Ability to master new technologies
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university

Preferred Requirements

• Illinois RN Licensure
• Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
• Prior teaching experience
• Experience with CCNE, NLNAC or hospital accreditation standards
• Outcomes-based assessment practices
• Curriculum development

Hours/Shift/Work Schedule

40 Hours/Week including occasional evenings and weekends

The start is January 4, 2027.

Physical Requirements of Position

Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work, which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: FP0806-16

Open Date: 10/02/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes