Preceptor Recruitment Specialist - Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Preceptor Recruitment Specialist, must live or have strong professional relationships in the Austin/San Antonio area. Will work with the Graduate Department of Nursing to identify, secure, and sustain clinical placement sites and preceptors for students in all Nurse Practitioner specialty program tracks. Meets virtually and in-person with potential and existing clinical partner site staff. Completes detailed reports and effectively communicates with the Associate Chair of Clinical Education, Department of Graduate Nursing. Position requires travel to clinical sites within assigned geographic areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or a equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role
Direct sales or clinical site placement experience
Valid driver’s license
Access to dependable vehicle on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the healthcare setting
Prior experience in academic/higher education setting

Responsibilities

Identify potential preceptors and engage for recruitment to serve as a Preceptor.
Facilitates connections for Nursing Practice students.
Focus on establishing relationships that guarantee consistent clinical placements, with a focus on areas that are especially challenging for placement, and specialties that are challenging (e.g., women’s health).
Assist in relationship building and support established clinical partners.
Routinely connects and follows up with sites for any operational or student concerns.
Consistently conducts site visits to maintain and enhance relationships.
Maintain detailed tracking of clinical partnership placements and potential future placements.
Maintains tracking of communications and visits with sites and points of contact.
Provides routine written reports and communicates effectively with the Associate Chair of Clinical Education.
Other duties as assigned.