Open Staff Positions

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is seeking a Clinical Placement Coordinator for our DNP and MSN Program. This position will be responsible for developing new clinical sites and maintaining communication with current sites, and managing all documentation related to these clinical sites, managing the credentialing processes, and maintaining databases to support the placement and credentialing of students and faculty in clinical and practicum settings. This role involves extensive collaboration with program leadership, faculty, clinical instructors, students, and healthcare organizations to ensure rich experiential learning opportunities that meet student-learning outcomes. Candidate should be well organized, have great attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are required.

Quick link to job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/536100

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is seeking a Clinical Placement Coordinator for the Undergraduate Program. This position will be responsible for supporting and coordinating clinical operations within the College of Nursing’s Undergraduate program. The Clinical Placement Coordinator will handle the new hire paperwork and compliance of new part-time clinical instructor hires as well as compliance of undergraduate students, as well as foster effective collaboration among academic, healthcare, and community partners. Working closely with faculty, program directors, and students, the clinical placement coordinator will ensure that all students have a productive and optimal clinical experience. The Clinical Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for clinical placement within and outside the College of Nursing and ensures contracts are in place with each agency. The role requires a high level of autonomy and the ability to effectively manage and oversee clinical instructor operations across various levels.

The coordinator will also ensure the selection of high-quality clinical sites that provide valuable experiential learning opportunities and align with student-learning objectives for nursing courses. This position necessitates meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams to uphold clinical standards and improve the student learning experience.

Quick link to job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/536436