Clinical Placement Coordinator, School of Nursing

About the role

James Madison University School of Nursing invites applications for a 12‑month, full‑time Administrative & Professional faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor beginning January 10, 2027. The Clinical Placement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating student clinical placements, managing clinical affiliation agreements and contracts, monitoring compliance requirements, overseeing student clinical eligibility and onboarding requirements, and maintaining partnerships with clinical agencies to support nursing program operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student clinical placements and serve as the primary liaison with clinical agency partners to secure placement opportunities, facilitate onboarding processes, and support clinical operations.
• Monitor student clinical eligibility and onboarding requirements to ensure compliance with School of Nursing, university, regulatory, and clinical agency requirements, including immunizations, certifications, licensure, background checks, drug screenings, and agency‑specific onboarding processes.
• Maintain required records and communicate with students, faculty, clinical partners, and vendors regarding compliance status and deadlines.
• Coordinate placement assignments and clinical schedules, and collaborate with agencies to facilitate student onboarding and site orientation activities.
• Manage clinical affiliation agreements and contracts, track renewal timelines, and coordinate with university and agency representatives to ensure timely execution and uninterrupted access to clinical placement opportunities.
• Collaborate with School of Nursing leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners to support effective clinical operations and student placement processes.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and recent relevant administrative work experience.
• Preferred: Master’s in Nursing or a related discipline; experience with clinical coordination and special project coordination; experience in higher education administration and operations; strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency with data‑management systems.

Additional Information

Contact: Lisa Carmines, Chair, Search Committee, School of Nursing, MSC 4305, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Email: carminlj@jmu.edu.

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates relocating to the area. More information: https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and verification through the E‑Verify system.