Nursing Clinical Placement Coordinator

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordination of student clinical placements.
• Collaborate regarding program needs with the Program Directors of the UNH Nursing tracks/ programs.
• Secure clinical placements and practical experiences in collaboration with students and program directors.
• Communicate via email, phone and/or in person with nurse educators and/or placement coordinators in hospitals and clinics to develop clinical placements for students.
• Oversee clinical scheduling systems, maintain accurate student placement records, and generate reports for faculty, leadership, and accrediting bodies.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure placements and preceptors.
• Provide guidance on placement logistics, troubleshoot issues during clinical rotations, and collaborate with faculty to resolve site or student concerns.
• Maintain compliance with clinical agency agreements and other regulatory requirements.

Professional Engagement, Representation, and Regional Collaboration

• Represent the School of Nursing at internal and external Meetings.
• Actively participate in School of Nursing, clinical affiliation, and professional community meetings, contributing relevant updates on clinical placements and partnerships.
• Attend recruitment events and job fairs to promote the nursing program, strengthen relationships with potential clinical partners, and support student pipeline development.
• Engage in Regional Collaboration - Attend meetings to maintain partnerships, stay informed of regional clinical placement trends, and ensure alignment with workforce and regulatory expectations.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree or associates degree and two years relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse learning community.
• Strong professional communication skills.
• Ability to work with a limited amount of supervision while anticipating the needs of faculty and students.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to collaborate with academic and clinical partners.
• Knowledge of computer software programs and applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced nursing practice educational requirements of national credentialing organizations (ANCC and AANP.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing clinical credentialing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of APRN nursing placement regulations and requirements in NH and neighboring states (e.g., Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont.)
• Demonstrated experience working as a member of a multi-person clinical placement team.