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Clinical Placement Specialist
Nurs-Recruitment and External Relations - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000831)
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified candidates for Clinical Placement Specialist. The School of Nursing continues to be one of the most reputable and well-known nursing education schools in the country for both undergraduate and graduate level programs. The Clinical Placement Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Nursing plays a pivotal role in coordinating and managing the clinical training placements for students across the school's nursing programs. This position is integral to ensuring that students are placed in high-quality clinical environments that meet both educational and accreditation standards.
Job Summary
Initiates, develops and manages the clinical placement process by overseeing the clinical affiliation agreement and student placement. Manages the web-based platform for clinical education information coordination. Ensures site specific clinical requirement compliance including immunizations, background checks, certifications, licenses, health forms, and drug screenings. Provides relevant program and reportable information.
Essential Functions
• Perform outreach to establish new site partnerships and vet locations for compliance with accreditation standards.
• Manage program administrative operations and improve workflows to resolve complex issues.
• Secure and match students to qualified placement sites, ensuring alignment with curricular and program needs.
• Build and expand a network of placement sites, establishing long-term partnerships with stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and successful student placements to meet curriculum requirements and address site-related challenges.
• Continuously monitor sites and supervisors to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement marketing, education, and outreach strategies to expand the program's reach.
Physical Effort
Primarily Sedentary; must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time .
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Placement Specialist
Job Family: Academic & Student Services
Job Sub Family: Academic Services
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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