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CLINICAL PLACEMENT COORDINATOR
 

CLINICAL PLACEMENT COORDINATOR
Req #: 232044
Department: UW TACOMA
Job Location: Tacoma Campus
Posting Date: 03/14/2024 
Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
Salary: $5,176 - $5,500 per month 
Other Compensation:  
Shift: First Shift 
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.

The School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership (SNHCL) at University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) offers three degree programs, Master of Nursing, RN-BSN, and a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership. For information about these programs, see our website.

The School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Placement Coordinator. This individual will, under the general direction of the Academic Services Director, be responsible for planning, developing, and evaluating clinical sites consistent with program and course objectives; coordinating clinical placements; working with agency personnel and UWT faculty, students, and staff to facilitate effective learning in clinical sites; collaborate with peers and represent the school. This person will interact on a regular basis with staff and faculty in the School, participate in strategic planning for the School, and plan and conduct practicum or fieldwork informational sessions. This position will require the individual to work independently in accomplishing the full job duties and responsibilities, and seeking guidance as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Clearances: 45%
  • Effectively communicate clinical clearance requirements to all SNHCL students prior to fieldwork or practicum courses.
  • Plan and participate in practicum and/or fieldwork information sessions, and provide additional student clinical clearance resources as needed.
  • Manage student clinical clearance tracking requirements and background checks in clinical placement databases (e.g., CastleBranch) in compliance with Clinical Placements Northwest (CPNW) passport or other agency clinical placement/on-boarding requirements as needed.
  • Maintain faculty clinical clearance requirements and background checks in compliance with CPNW.

    Clinical Placement Coordination: 45%
  • Collaborate with School program faculty leads on fieldwork and practicum needs to meet program requirements.
  • Identify clinical placement opportunities for SNHCL students based on their interest surveys.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key personnel at local agencies where affiliation agreements are established and at agencies where an established affiliation agreement would be mutually beneficial (such as preceptors, managers, directors).
  • Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and clinical sites to ensure smooth transitions into fieldwork or clinical placements; provide students and preceptors with key information about clinical placement goals, objectives and requirements.
  • Participate and represent school at state and/or regional clinical placement stakeholder information-sharing groups and collaborations.

    Manage Program Assessments: 10%
  • Maintain regular communication with program leadership, faculty, clinical instructors, students, and fieldwork/clinical placement agencies.
  • Ensure all annual surveys are updated and distributed to school alumni and other constituencies as needed.
  • Facilitate end of program surveys quarterly to school graduates.
  • Facilitate quarterly evaluations of program fieldwork sites to students, faculty, and preceptors.
  • Establish and maintain effective processes to assess, evaluate, and report clinical clearance and clinical placement data required to meet state and national accreditation standards.
  • Ensure maintenance of web-based versions of the surveys and evaluations.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in utilizing complex organizational and communication tools or 3 years direct work as a clinical placement coordinator
  • Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Excellent communicator--in writing, electronically, orally; effective presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as an effective team member.
  • Professional, approachable, and friendly demeanor.
  • Commitment to and understanding of the learning needs of diverse adult learners.
  • Effective organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work with a diverse constituency.
  • Experience using MS Office products, with a history of easily adapting to new technologies.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Working knowledge of UW and UW Tacoma.
  • Experience working with students in an academic setting.
  • Experience in clinical nursing education, staff development, or clinical placement.
  • Familiarity with South Puget Sound clinical agencies.
  • Master’s Degree.

    Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

    • Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.