Clinical Coordinator- Nursing (Full-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu .
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, Nursing, the Coordinator, Clinical, organizes clinical placement operations for associate degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs, ensuring sufficient, compliant clinical experiences for students. Serves as the primary liaison between the College and clinical partners and supports scheduling, communication, and student readiness for clinical participation. Work is generally diversified requiring judgment, analysis and decision-making according to established practices and procedures. Supervision received is general. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with interaction with supervisor limited to problems or unusual conditions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing, health sciences, education, or a related field
• Three (3) years of clinical work experience
• Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including Google Office Suite software.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision as an individual contributor.
• Ability to establish workflows, manages multiple projects, and meets necessary deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, health sciences, education, or a related field
• One (1) year of clinical work experience
• RN license
• Knowledge of PN and/or ADN nursing curricula.
• Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and clinical compliance requirements in nursing education.
• Experience in clinical coordination or healthcare program operations.
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain rules, regulations, procedures, and written and oral instructions.
• Ability to organize and analyze information and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations and promote a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical placements including coordination of preceptorship placements and related documentation for ADN and PN students; maintains accurate records of current and prospective student placements to ensure capacity and program continuity.
• Monitors student progression in clinical rotations and adjusts placements as needed to address enrollment changes or site availability.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clinical partners, including healthcare organizations (specifically, Association of Nurse Educators of Wisconsin) and nursing leadership, to coordinate student placements and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Secures and maintains clinical sites, including evaluation of sites through visits and stakeholder feedback to ensure quality and suitability of learning experiences, to support program needs; represents the College in external meetings and collaborates with community partners to ensure alignment with program and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborates with the scheduling department, faculty, and program leadership to develop clinical schedules, assign placements, and coordinate faculty coverage, including adjustments for emergent staffing needs.
• Serves as a liaison among faculty, students, and clinical partners regarding clinical logistics and placement needs.
• Maintains accurate documentation and tracking systems for clinical placements, student compliance, and partner agreements; supports accreditation activities including documentation preparation, reporting, and site visit coordination along with other program support.
• Identifies trends and challenges related to placement capacity and recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency and program outcomes.
• Processes and tracks documentation to ensure student compliance with clinical requirements, including health records, background checks, CPR certification, and safety standards.
• Facilitates onboarding activities, such as required fittings and documentation, and maintains ongoing communication to support clinical readiness and eligibility.
• Provides support to students and partners to address and resolve compliance issues affecting clinical eligibility.
• Resolves student clinical placement issues in collaboration with faculty and program leadership, coordinating corrective actions, addressing eligibility concerns, facilitating stakeholder communication, and supporting grievance processes in alignment with program policies.
• Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions.
• Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Coordinates closely with the Facilities Planning team and leadership.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges.
• Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree