What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator - Clinical Placements position at The University of New Mexico?
Position Summary
College of Nursing
The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.
Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.
The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HSC provides and exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding. The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.
The University Of New Mexico College Of Nursing (CON) is seeking a Program Coordinator for Clinical Placements that is goal-oriented, resourceful, and self-motivated. The Program Coordinator will support the clinical placement needs of nursing learners. This position is essential to helping advance the CON’s mission of improving access to healthcare for all New Mexicans. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills for clinical placements, internal and external outreach to community partners and data analysis and reporting. Must be detail orientated and have the ability to maintain confidentiality while working closely with students, faculty and community clinical partners.
Primary Responsibilities include :
- Maintain student files, clinical evaluations, professional documentation, and other pertinent clinical documents for all student cohorts including immunization records and necessary certifications
- Communicate and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners in-person, via email and phone; ensuring timely responses
- Plan and coordinate student and faculty credentialing for clinical sites
- Create and update Standard Operating Procedures
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications :
Additional Requirements CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentCollege of Nursing (AFD) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusNon-Exempt PayHourly : $18.81 - $25.56 Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.
Salary : $19 - $26
