Clinical Placement Manager

Baylor University•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Clinical Placement Manager for its School of Nursing. The role maintains student records, registration, and course scheduling, and advises students who are off track and need an Individual Degree Plan. The manager serves as a liaison between clinical agencies and the School of Nursing, secures clinical placements, clears students and faculty to participate in clinical experiences, and ensures agency contracts remain current. The position also supports student registration and clinical clearance, prepares schedules and Individual Degree Plans, maintains clinical compliance records and requirements, and collaborates on process improvements. The role requires compliance with University policies and regular, punctual attendance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are required; a combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of the required degree and/or years of experience.
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate with nurse educators and placement coordinators at clinical agencies to develop clinical placements and submit placement requests through CCPS or by letter.
Confirm placement approvals and the number of students permitted at each site for each rotation.
Identify clinical agency requirements, including computer access and training, badge access, and clinical paperwork.
Communicate clinical clearance information to faculty and students assigned to agencies.
Communicate clinical placement changes to faculty, students, and administration.
Confirm clinical agency contracts are current through the semester.
Assist the Clinical Placement Coordinator with submitting attestation letters and student paperwork to clinical agencies.
Produce the School of Nursing undergraduate schedule for each semester.
Determine the number of students assigned to each clinical section and agency.
Evaluate block-scheduling start and end dates for each level.
Enter class sections in ClassAct for upcoming semesters.
Advise students on registration and clinical clearance, including holding general advising sessions for each student level.
Provide deadlines for upcoming clinical clearance requirements, including immunizations, CPR, and clinical paperwork.
Prepare Individual Degree Plans (IDPs) for students placed on an IDP and advise them as they progress through the curriculum.
Adjust student schedules as needed and advise students as they move through the curriculum.
Prepare an Individual Degree Student spreadsheet for Level Coordinators to use during the semester.
Collaborate internally to generate process improvements.
Review the student handbook and make updates or changes as needed.
Present new policies to the Academic Policy Committee for approval as needed.
Assist the Clinical Placement Coordinator with reviewing student immunization and CPR records in CastleBranch.
Communicate with students about overdue immunizations and CPR requirements.
Ensure CastleBranch reflects the latest clinical agency requirements and that due dates are set up in student accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Baylor's mission.
Comply with University policies and maintain regular and punctual attendance.