Staff Clinical Coordinator, Graduate Nursing Programs

Keuka College Faculty Staff • Keuka Park, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Keuka College seeks a regular part-time Clinical Coordinator working 20 hours per week to provide operational leadership and coordinate clinical education experiences for graduate nursing programs. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Division of Nursing, the coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the College and clinical partners. The role works with faculty, students, healthcare agencies, and community partners to support high-quality clinical learning experiences that promote student success and meet program outcomes, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. This staff position may also offer the opportunity to teach at the College, depending on qualifications.

The coordinator plans, coordinates, facilitates, administers, and evaluates clinical education activities. The work includes managing clinical placements and partnerships, overseeing student and faculty compliance, coordinating schedules and onboarding, supporting accreditation and regulatory documentation, and participating in continuous quality improvement in accordance with CCNE and New York State Department of Education standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State or eligibility for New York State licensure.
• At least three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical education, including planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating student clinical learning experiences.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, clinical agency requirements, and student compliance processes necessary to support safe, effective, and compliant clinical education.
• Understanding of nursing practice, healthcare systems, and clinical education processes.
• Experience coordinating with clinical agencies, faculty, preceptors, and students to support clinical placements and learning opportunities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, healthcare agencies, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, database management systems, electronic record-keeping platforms, and clinical placement software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex schedules, and competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgment, and uphold professional and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, professional nursing standards, diversity and inclusion, and continuous quality improvement.
• Experience working with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements related to nursing education.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with healthcare organizations and clinical agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing.
• Teaching or faculty experience in nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and secure clinical placements for students in graduate nursing programs.
• Develop clinical schedules with faculty and healthcare partners.
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with healthcare agencies, preceptors, and community partners.
• Facilitate the acquisition, maintenance, and renewal of clinical affiliation agreements.
• Maintain databases of agency contacts, placement requests, confirmations, and clinical requirements.
• Coordinate site visits and represent the College at clinical partner and professional meetings as appropriate.
• Monitor student compliance with agency requirements, including health records, certifications, background checks, drug screenings, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate student onboarding and orientation requirements for clinical agencies.
• Maintain accurate and secure clinical placement and compliance records.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure students meet clinical readiness requirements.
• Work with nursing leadership and faculty to determine clinical placement needs based on curriculum and enrollment.
• Assist with onboarding and support of clinical instructors, adjunct faculty, and preceptors.
• Maintain records of faculty compliance with agency-specific requirements.
• Serve as a resource for faculty, students, and clinical partners regarding clinical policies, procedures, and placement requirements.
• Help resolve clinical placement, scheduling, and compliance issues.
• Support development, implementation, and evaluation of the clinical education component of the nursing curriculum.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and documentation for program assessment, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Support compliance with CCNE standards, New York State regulations, and clinical agency requirements.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to clinical education, student learning outcomes, and clinical site effectiveness.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to assess and enhance the quality of clinical learning experiences.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and sick leave.
• Retirement benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
• Matching retirement contributions after six months of employment.
• Confidential counseling and support services for mental health and personal matters through the Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level