Nursing Clinical Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Nursing Clinical Operations Specialist

Benefits

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Over 20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Nursing Clinical Operations Specialist

South College invites applications for the position of Nursing Clinical Operations Specialist at the South College Online Campus located in Cranberry Township, PA. We are searching for a team-oriented, highly organized, and focused professional who proactively problem solves with accountability and focuses on continued process improvements.

This position is full-time, on-site in Cranberry Township, PA.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and manage all clinical compliance documentation for nursing students (e.g., immunizations, CPR certification, TB testing, liability insurance, etc.)
• Coordinate background checks and drug screenings in accordance with clinical site policies.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations related to student placement.
• Serve as the liaison between the nursing program and clinical sites for compliance requirements.
• Coordinate entrance exam scheduling with new student applicants.
• Educate students and faculty on clinical compliance processes, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate records using compliance software or systems (e.g., CastleBranch, Exxat, ACEMAPP).
• Notify students and administration of non-compliance and facilitate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty and staff to prepare students for placement.
• Generate reports for accrediting bodies, internal audits, and site evaluations.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement to enhance efficiency and student experience.
• Stay current on changing compliance requirements from clinical partners and regulators.
• Coordinate rotations of students through clinical sites.
• Organize procedures for the orientation of students and faculty to clinical sites.
• Ensure all required documentation is obtained for all students and faculty prior to clinical assignments.
• Disseminate all required and requested documents to clinical agencies prior to the start of clinical assignments.
• Utilize required clinical and academic data management systems with expertise and train students/faculty as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the Nursing Programs and the clinical sites.
• Provide faculty and students with up-to date changes in clinical requirements, procedures at clinical sites, etc.
• Plan, organize, and attend clinical affiliation and Program Advisory Committee meetings.
• Assist with curricular/policy changes and departmental planning/ evaluation as requested by ACEN, CCNE, the Nursing Clinical Coordinator, Assistant +/or Associate Dean of Nursing, and the Dean of Nursing.

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in any field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or Nursing preferred

Skills

• Proficiency with databases and compliance tracking platforms.
• Highly organized and focused professional who proactively problem solves with accountability and focuses on continued process improvements.
• Able to work independently as well as within a group to meet deadlines.

Experience

• Experience in healthcare compliance, clinical education, or academic administration preferred.

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As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.