Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Nursing

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator in Clinical Affairs supports the development, maintenance, and exploration of clinical resources for the undergraduate academic programs of Duquesne University School of Nursing. The position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty & Clinical Affairs and works collaboratively with faculty and the Office of Student Services. The coordinator builds and sustains relationships with clinical and community partners, arranges student placements, maintains clinical contracts, and coordinates evaluation and feedback processes. The role also supports compliance with clinical requirements and contracts, helps maintain clinical tracking and data systems, and assists with administrative responsibilities and other duties as assigned. The position requires a flexible schedule as needed for school events and high-volume academic periods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
Five years of experience working as a professional nurse in an acute care setting.
Current registered nurse (RN) licensure in Pennsylvania.
Knowledge of the nursing profession, academic programs, and the nature of clinical experiences for nursing students.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer service orientation.
Effective oral and written communication skills and follow-through.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with close attention to detail.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed for school events and high-volume periods in the academic schedule.
Thorough knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; efficient use of Outlook and ability to manage high volumes of email correspondence.
Ability and willingness to learn and manage data management programs such as Castle Branch, Project Concert, Banner, and MyClinical Exchange.
Ability to learn and use the State Board of Nursing site to update clinical placements and new faculty as needed.
Initiative in seeking out work and new assignments and taking on challenging assignments.
Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently on complex and confidential matters related to day-to-day School operations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the University community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the University’s mission and respect its Spiritan Catholic identity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited educational institution.
Previous experience in an academic setting or experience with quality improvement.
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues surrounding professional education.
Knowledge of Blackboard and/or Canvas.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clinical agency and community partners, fostering information sharing and negotiation.
Address student and clinical faculty issues related to placements, clinical agency requirements, and account maintenance.
Coordinate with the Director on student placements and ensure adjunct faculty have appropriate resources, including electronic record and medication dispensing system access.
Place students at clinical sites in alignment with program outcomes and course objectives.
Coordinate evaluations from clinical and community partners and communicate feedback to adjunct faculty and clinical partners.
Maintain and assess clinical contracts for clinical and community sites; identify and contract with new community placement sites.
Collaborate with the Office of Student Services to support completion of student health and clinical requirements, and work with Health Services to obtain accurate records of completed requirements.
Assist the Director of Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Affairs with related responsibilities as assigned.
Coordinate with the Immersion program on clinical placements, contract compliance, competencies, clinical requirements, and clinical tracking systems.
Work with the Clinical Coordinator of UG and Graduate online to maintain data systems.
Attend School of Nursing meetings as a non-voting member, including BSN Committee, Total Faculty, and semester planning meetings as needed.
Coordinate with St. Anthony’s young adult program to create opportunities to assist the School of Nursing.
Delegate administrative responsibilities to appropriate staff or student workers, including responsibilities requested by clinical partners such as ID badges.
Complete other duties as assigned.