Clinical Coordinator

Why You Should Work With Us:

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed. Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.Excellence: We strive to be the best.Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.Accountability: We own our results.Integrity: We do the right thing.

What You'll Do:

What You’ll Do:

The Clinical Coordinator works under the supervision of the Dean of Nursing. This position is responsible for coordinating all clinical experiences for campus students by assisting the dean and faculty in identifying clinical sites to successfully complete evidence-based learning opportunities. The position supports the mission and philosophy of the College and represents the College to clinical agencies, students, and the community through clinical scheduling and partnership development efforts.

• Manages relationships with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other clinical agency sites for nursing students to complete clinical rotations.
• Obtains signatures for initiating, renewing, or terminating contracts between the College and clinical sites, based on alignment with clinical objectives.
• Manages relationships with existing clinical agency partners to ensure student and clinical site satisfaction as well as successful clinical experiences for nursing students. Responsible for the identification and assessment of concerns related to clinical experiences; and facilitates appropriate intervention with faculty and the Dean of Nursing.
• Coordinates and attends healthcare-related events such as clinical coordination meetings and represents the College by promoting a positive image.
• Develops innovative relationships with hospital educators and leadership to provide educational services.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of the College’s curriculum and programs and can clearly explain to clinical partners.
• Facilitates recruitment of appropriate clinical preceptors utilized in assigned student clinical experiences.
• Plans and attends clinical coordination forums, pre-clinical summit events, career fairs, student forums, and conferences as appropriate to prepare and assess clinical program effectiveness.
• Completes work in a timely manner, including preparing, documenting, and tracking clinical assignments.
• Coordinates with Castlebranch/Complio or other health records partner to ensure students and faculty are compliant with clinical partner requirements and prevents them from entering clinical partner sites if they are not.
• Maintains health record database (Castlebranch/Complio).
• Serves as a role model for faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and general professionalism.
•  Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
• Provides oversight of the Career Services function, including coordinating Career Fairs and mock interviews with clinical partners.
• Available to assist graduates and alumni with job placement for their first employment.
• Tracks graduate progress with NCLEX Pass Rate and Employment Verification data.
• Conducts clinical site visits as required.

Other duties as assigned

What We Need From You:

What We Need From You:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who can be a team player and desires to share creative solutions and best practices.
• Requirements include problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Inside sales and/or sales support skills helpful-- ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of successful demonstration of business development and/or sales competencies.
• Solid experience working in the healthcare field; proficient in working directly with or for providers is preferred.
• Ability to make presentations to healthcare leaders and educators and be comfortable developing relationships via phone and in person.
• Attention to detail and mental concentration are necessary for accurately performing tasks--ability to tolerate frequent interruptions.

What We Are Offering You:

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.
• Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please.

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