Clinical Coordinator for Nursing - College of Integrated Health Sciences

Job Description The University at Albany is seeking a full‑time, highly organized and detail‑oriented nursing professional to serve as the Clinical Coordinator for the Nursing Program within the College of Integrated Health Sciences. This position plays a critical role in supporting clinical education operations for undergraduate nursing students, ensuring effective coordination of clinical placements, maintenance of student clinical records, and tracking of simulation and virtual reality (VR) experiences used to meet clinical requirements. The clinical coordinator should expect to manage a minimum of 200 new students each academic year. The Clinical Coordinator serves as a liaison between the nursing program, clinical affiliates, and community partners to ensure compliance with accreditation and state regulations, optimize student clinical experiences, and support the overall success of clinical education within the program. Primary Responsibilities Clinical Lab Oversight and Advanced Management Lead the development and coordination of lab schedules and open lab hours to maximize student engagement and skill acquisition across all nursing courses. Direct the scheduling of lab sections within the nursing curriculum, collaborating closely with faculty and academic leadership to align with program objectives. Oversee student skill validations, analyze performance, and design remediation plans to ensure high competency standards. Supervise the maintenance and continuous improvement of lab spaces, including equipment functionality, resource allocation, and inventory management. Administer procurement strategies for lab equipment and consumable supplies, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with curricular innovation. Lead the implementation of standardized, evidence‑based lab experiences across all nursing courses, driving continuous quality improvement and compliance with accreditation standards. Design and manage comprehensive tracking systems for student competency and validation outcomes, providing insights to support student progression and program excellence. Clinical Placement Coordination Identify and secure appropriate clinical placements for undergraduate and graduate nursing students in collaboration with faculty and clinical partners. Maintain up‑to‑date clinical affiliation agreements and ensure compliance with University and agency policies. Confirm placement details, schedules, and requirements with clinical adjuncts, students, and clinical sites. Serve as the primary contact for clinical site inquiries. Collaborate with faculty to support clinical curriculum implementation. Oversee student clinical clearance requirements, including health records, compliance, and onboarding processes. Curriculum Development and Program Support Serve as a strategic partner with nursing faculty to lead and guide the development, revision, and continuous improvement of nursing curriculum. Support ongoing curriculum updates to ensure alignment with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices. Participate in program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and accreditation readiness. Support development and implementation of policies related to lab and clinical education. Simulation and Technology Integration Provide orientation to low‑fidelity simulation through clinical labs and support high‑fidelity simulation programming. Program and Partner Support Assist with development and renewal of clinical site partnerships to expand student learning opportunities. Participate in program meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts related to clinical education. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to Director of Nursing and collaborates with faculty within the Nursing Program along with administrators within CIHS (e.g., Admin Manager for Nursing, Vice Dean of CIHS, Dean of CIHS). Supervises clinical instructors (preceptors) at Albany Med as appropriate. Job Requirements Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and details with accuracy and professionalism. Demonstrated ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Familiarity with student placement systems and compliance documentation. Understanding of simulation‑based learning or experiential education tracking (virtual reality, high & low fidelity medical simulations). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in New York State, or eligibility for licensure. 5+ years of experience in clinical practice, including inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Certifications in BLS and ACLS. American Heart Association Instructor for BLS. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university. 10+ years of experience in medical‑surgical areas with a focus on didactic preceptorship and leadership. Hands‑on experience in high acuity environments in both education and practice. Managerial experience in the nursing healthcare setting. Working Environment Typical office environment and laboratory environment. Some travel required to build relationships with clinical partners. Professional Rank and Salary Grade Staff Associate, SL4, $72,000‑$77,000. Special Note Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E‑Verify employer. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr