Clinical Placement Coordinator (Nursing)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSouthwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!Title:Clinical Placement Coordinator (Nursing)Employee Classification:OtherInstitution:Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeDepartment: NursingCampus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus LocationsJob SummaryThis is a full-time, fiscal year appointment reporting to the Nursing Department Head. The Nursing Clinical Placement Coordinator provides coordinating support to faculty and students for clinical placement.The coordinator will be responsible for facilitating the procurement of clinical sites for practical learning experiences of students, ensuring clinical contracts are current, participating in preparation of self-study/annual/other reports, and other duties consistent with this role. The coordinator may be credentialed to teach in the classroom and clinical settings.Job DutiesIdentifying and assisting in clinical site selectionsAssessment and evaluation of clinical experiences of studentsUsing the TCPS (HealthStream) system to request and manage clinical placementsEnsure entry of required student and faculty clinical placement information into TCPSCommunicate with partner facilities about clinical placement needsSchedule student orientation at the start of each term at clinical facilitiesReview clinical sites to ensure they meet program and accreditation requirementsConduct clinical site visits to evaluate the clinical learning experiences of studentsMaintain records of all clinical placementsAct as liaison between clinical partners and programMinimum QualificationsRegistered Nurse License Professional practice as a registered nurse in clinical setting General computer skills.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in NursingThe intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:ResumeCover letterUnofficial TranscriptsA summary of our benefits can be found below: applications will not be considered.The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, View email address on click.appcast.io, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, View phone number on click.appcast.io. See the full non-discrimination policy.