What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Field Experience Coordinator position at Adtalem Global Education Inc?
Company Description
About Walden University
Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor's, master's, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission .
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Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
The Nurse Field Experience Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the practicum and field experience processes for the College of Nursing. This is a full-time position in the College of Nursing. This position will report to the Field Experience Supervisor. The Office of Field Experience is supervised by the Director of Field Experience. This position will work with field experience coordinators, academic leadership, program directors, specialty coordinators, faculty, academic advisors, contract administrators, support staff, as well as other administrators in the college.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve field sites and preceptors submitted on practicum applications to ensure the site and preceptor meet practicum course requirements.
- Perform outreach to preceptors to assist with Field Experience systems & programs.
- Process and maintain student Field Experience files, Field Experience applications, preceptor information and field placement site information.
- Work in partnership with university contract administrators and serve as an initial affiliation agreement liaison between university and outside practicum agencies.
- Assist specialty coordinators and field experience faculty in resolving student problems arising out of the practicum experience following the established communication system and direction of the supervisor.
- Assist in developing and maintaining communications about practicum experience policies and procedures to students, academic advising, program directors, and faculty / specialization coordinators.
- Assist in managing and administering student evaluations to monitor student practicum progress and satisfaction.
- Communicate with students via phone and electronic methods to counsel and advise students across nursing programs on Field Experience information, requirements, policies and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining Field Experience resources (e.g. manual, website, webinars, etc.) outlining the mission, purpose, and objectives of the field experience as well as a description of all Field Experience policies and procedures.
- Prepare, complete and maintain reports, files and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
- Assist in identifying and developing new initiatives to increase student satisfaction through the practicum experience.
- Work in partnership with Field Experience staff members as a team member to accomplish Field Experience goals.
- Attend meetings and participate in professional development programs as requested.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Nurse Field Experience Supervisor and / or the Director of Operations of Field Experience.
Qualifications
Additional Information
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $18.7 and $33.84. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including :
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Equal Opportunity - Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Salary : $19 - $34
