BSN Clinical and Skills Lab Coordinator

Oklahoma City University•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The BSN Clinical and Skills Lab Coordinator facilitates partnerships with healthcare organizations and community agencies to develop clinical site opportunities to support the education of students in the Kramer School of Nursing Pre-licensure Undergraduate Program. The Coordinator is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and maintaining clinical placement opportunities for students in support of established curriculum, and compliance requirements. The Coordinator serves as the primary touchstone for students, faculty, and external entities throughout the placement acquisition and assignment process. Additionally, the Coordinator will manage the daily operations of the Skills Lab, ensuring that nursing students have access to high-quality, hands-on training experiences by maintaining equipment and supplies, and providing support to students and faculty. The Clinical and Skills Lab Coordinator reports to the KSN Operations Manager and works closely with the Chair of the BSN program, and with other staff and faculty within the Kramer School of Nursing.

Requirements

Experience in one of the following areas: high volume/high impact scheduling/coordination environment, coordinating clinical placement, health care management, health care delivery as a licensed nurse, nursing education, lab skill support, and/or administrative coordination is required.
Unencumbered RN or LPN license in Oklahoma.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to establish a rapport with members of the healthcare/medical community; strength in developing and maintaining professional relationships.
Ability to quickly develop an in-depth understanding of the BSN program to accurately reflect and promote the programs to students, preceptors, university constituents, and agencies.
Proficiency in using simulation equipment and educational technology.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to become adept in new university software packages and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare terminology and hospital/clinic/practice systems.
Ability to reach out to appropriate sources to get the resources or find information needed to be successful.
Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative.
Ability to work effectively as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and competence with use of health care devices and equipment.
Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other business machines efficiently.
May use computer keyboard at least seven hours a day.
Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens.
Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
A suitable combination of education and experience may be substituted for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with clinical sites and preceptors
Coordinate administrative activities associated with clinical placement of students
Serve as the primary staff contact for BSN students throughout the clinical placement process
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Skills Lab
Other duties as assigned.