Clinical Placement Coordinator, Department of Nursing
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- University of Central Oklahoma
- Location
- 100 North University Drive
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Online application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, a list of three references with contact information, and transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees and degrees in progress. Please submit your transcripts under Optional Documents.
College/Department OverviewThe College of Mathematics and Science currently has 135 full-time and over 70 part-time faculty in 7 academic departments. The College serves more than 3,600 undergraduate students in 26 majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Applied Mathematical Science, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Computational Science, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, and Nursing. Accreditation/Certification is held by ABET, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Chemical Society. UCO is an institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research. For further information see our website at http://www.uco.edu/cms.
Position OverviewThe Clinical Placement Coordinator facilitates and coordinates student clinical placement for the Department of Nursing. Plans, coordinates and manages the clinical placement of nursing students with clinical partners. Collaborates with faculty in obtaining clinical placement using a centralized placement system (currently myClinical Exchange). Works with faculty, staff and students to insure compliance with mandated clinical requirements (CPR, Vaccinations, etc.). May carry instructional load of 3 to 6 hours per semester as needed. Represents the department at various meetings with clinical partners and other educational institutions.
Department Specific Essential Job FunctionsOrganizes and coordinates student placement in multiple courses and facilities.
Ensures compliance with mandated clinical requirements.
Communicates with faculty, students, and representatives from clinical partners and other institutions.
Collaborates with faculty and staff to communicate with potential students.
Coordinates onboarding of new students into the department; tracks student clinical experiences and placement throughout the program.
Collaborates with faculty to identify and contract with new clinical partners.
Maintains positive relationships with new and prospective clinical partners.
Manages multiple projects and priorities in a timely manner.
Maintains confidentiality and integrity.
May teach 3 to 6 hours per semester as needed.
Continually updates skills and knowledge relative to the position.
Qualifications/Experience RequiredBachelor's degree in Nursing required (master's degree preferred). Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing required. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Oklahoma.
Qualifications/Experience PreferredBachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing required.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Oklahoma.
Prefer previous experience as an educator in a nursing program, classroom and/or clinical.
Previous experience with clinical placement systems preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of clinical requirements of Oklahoma Board of Nursing and Nursing accreditation organizations. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, human relations, and organizational skills. Computer proficiency preferably in Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and interact with all segments of the University and Healthcare communities. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be detail oriented.
Physical DemandsRepetitive movement of hands and fingers - typing and/or writing. Frequent standing, and/or sitting. Occasional walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reach with hands and arms. Visually identify, observe and assess. Ability to communicate with supervisor/students/colleagues. Regular physical attendance required. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Organization
The University of Central Oklahoma prepares future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, ideally located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Central offers an innovative learning community to its more than 17,000 students, where teaching comes first, a commitment seeded in the university's roots as a teaching college. Students at Central develop personal relationships with more than 450 full-time faculty, 450 adjunct faculty and over 850 staff, like 2008 U.S. Professor of the Year, Dr. Wei Chen, who are committed to transforming lives.
With 117 undergraduate majors and 59 graduate programs, Central is a smart investment for students dedicated to their future success. Notable academic programs include Forensic Science, Music Theatre, Mass Communications, Accounting, the region's only accredited Professional Golf Management program, Jazz Studies and the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, located in downtown Oklahoma City's Bricktown district.
Central's appealing 210-acre campus is on track to become a certified botanical garden, offering both a pleasing learning and living environment and a source of pride for students, employees and alumni. In fact, Central is ranked among the top universities nationally in residence life and as one of the top universities to work for by the "Chronicle of Higher Education." Central is also an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, and hosted the 2010 World Sitting Volleyball Championships on campus. Founded in 1890, Central is the state's first public institution of higher learning, and continues to cultivate creativity and innovation in every corner of campus, bringing to life its core values of Character, Community and Civility each day.
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MISSION
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) exists to help students learn by providing transformative education experiences to students so that they may become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders serving our global community. UCO contributes to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves.
VISION
UCO will become one of the Top 10 metropolitan universities of our kind in the United States by providing a transformative education as well as development experiences that help learners achieve their highest level of leadership potential.
CALL TO ACTION
The University of Central Oklahoma transforms each student by focusing our resources on the Central Six tenets of transformative learning.
All students will be transformed with:
- Discipline Knowledge
- Leadership
- Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities
- Service Learning and Civic Engagement
- Global and Cultural Competencies
- Health and Wellness
Transformative learning is a holistic process that places students at the center of their own active and reflective learning experience.
About Edmond/Oklahoma City Metro
The University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, a part of the growing, thriving Oklahoma City metropolitan area. At Central, our students, faculty and staff get the best of both worlds - the "small town" feel of Edmond, with the big city excitement of the Oklahoma City metro. Both the Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro consistently rank nationally among the safest, most affordable and most exciting places to live. In fact, Edmond recently ranked among the best places to live in the nation by Money Magazine and Family Circle magazine, and Oklahoma City ranked sixth in the nation for the "Best Places for Young Adults" by Portfolio.com. From year-round arts, music and theater offering, to exciting sporting events like the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, to first class shopping, dining and more, Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro offer a diverse, active, culturally enriched lifestyle that's on the move to even bigger and better opportunities.
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