The Clinical Placement & Lab Coordinator is responsible for coordinating student clinical placements and maintaining nursing lab spaces for continued practice. This role ensures clinical experiences and nursing lab spaces in alignment with program outcomes and accreditation standards (ACEN). The Coordinator serves as a liaison among faculty, students, and clinical partners to support effective and compliant clinical education.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Placement (50%)
- Coordinate student clinical placements and schedules
- Serve as liaison with clinical partners and preceptors
- Track and verify student compliance requirements
- Support onboarding and readiness for clinical placement
- Maintain placement records and generate reports
- Assist with affiliation agreements and site communications
Nursing Lab Coordination (50%)
- Manage daily operations of on campus nursing labs
- Coordinate lab scheduling, equipment, and supply inventory
- Support faculty with lab setup
- Ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards
Additional Duties
- Support accreditation, assessment, and program evaluation activities
- Serve as liaison between students and faculty to align open lab and clinical learning experiences
- Participate in departmental meetings and planning initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical coordination experience
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coordinating clinical placements in higher education and managing on-campus labs
- Familiarity with ACEN or CCNE accreditation standards
- Experience with clinical tracking systems (e.g., CastleBranch, Complio, Typhon)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to manage complex schedules and multiple partnerships
- Strong attention to detail and compliance requirements
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Additional Applicant Information
Special Instructions to Applicants
Official transcripts required upon hire. Final candidates may be subject to a background check.
Physical Requirement/ Demands Work Environment
Combination of office, laboratory, and external clinical coordination.
