Clinical Coordinator- Nursing (Full-time

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest andmost 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, weare 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 servingthis purpose.

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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 clinicalpartners and supports scheduling, communication, and studentreadiness 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 generalobjectives with interaction with supervisor limited to problems orunusual conditions.

• Clinical Placement and Student Tracking: Coordinates clinical placements including coordination of preceptorshipplacements and related documentation for ADN and PN students;maintains accurate records of current and prospective studentplacements to ensure capacity and program continuity. Monitorsstudent progression in clinical rotations and adjusts placements asneeded to address enrollment changes or site availability.
• Clinical Partnership Coordination and Liaison: Serves asthe primary point of contact for clinical partners, includinghealthcare organizations (specifically, Association of Nurse Educators of Wisconsin) and nursing leadership, to coordinatestudent placements and maintain ongoing relationships. Secures and maintains clinical sites, including evaluation of sites throughvisits 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 regulatoryexpectations.
• Scheduling and Program Coordination: Collaborates withthe scheduling department, faculty, and program leadership todevelop clinical schedules, assign placements, and coordinatefaculty coverage, including adjustments for emergent staffing needs. Serves as a liaison among faculty, students, and clinicalpartners regarding clinical logistics and placement needs.
• Recordkeeping, Documentation, and Reporting: Maintainsaccurate documentation and tracking systems for clinicalplacements, student compliance, and partner agreements; supportsaccreditation activities including documentation preparation,reporting, and site visit coordination along with other program support. Identifies trends and challenges related to placementcapacity and recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency and program outcomes.
• Student Compliance Coordination: Processes and tracksdocumentation to ensure student compliance with clinicalrequirements, including health records, background checks, CPR certification, and safety standards. Facilitates onboardingactivities, 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.
• Student Support and Issue Resolution: Resolves studentclinical placement issues in collaboration with faculty and program leadership, coordinating corrective actions, addressing eligibilityconcerns, facilitating stakeholder communication, and supportinggrievance processes in alignment with program policies.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty bydemonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strongmoral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy inall actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in aconfidential and respectful manner.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, andenhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, andadministrators. Coordinates closely with the Facilities Planning team and leadership.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development:Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards inhigher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Activelyorganizes and/or participates in applicable work groups, trainings,workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within thescope of the position as required for the efficient…