POSITION SUMMARY

The Nursing Clinical Coordinator/Experiential Learning Specialist is a key leadership and operational role within the STU College of Nursing, responsible for the coordination, quality, and compliance of all clinical, simulation, and skills-based learning experiences for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Accelerated BSN (ABSN) programs. This is a campus-based position.

Reporting to Nursing Leadership, the Nursing Clinical Coordinator/Experiential Learning Specialist oversees clinical placement operations, manages partnerships with healthcare agencies, and leads the Simulation and Skills Laboratory, including high-fidelity simulation activities. The position collaborates closely with faculty, students, and university administrators to ensure experiential learning aligns with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Individuals willing to learn and grow in simulation education are strongly encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical Placement & Experiential Learning Coordination

• Manages all aspects of clinical placement and experiential learning for BSN and Accelerated BSN programs.
• Secures, coordinates, and schedules clinical placements for all cohorts.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the College of Nursing and clinical partners.
• Ensures timely, equitable, and compliant student placements.
• Maintains clinical affiliation agreements and required documentation, including:

• • • Contracts and memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
    • Preceptor qualifications and orientation
    • Student compliance and onboarding requirements
• Maintains regular communication with clinical agencies, preceptors, faculty, and students to support high-quality clinical experiences.
• Participates in preceptor recruitment and retention through outreach, relationship-building, and collaboration with healthcare organizations.

Simulation & Skills Laboratory Management

• Oversees daily operations of the Simulation and Skills Laboratory to support on-campus nursing instruction.
• Coordinates lab scheduling for courses, simulations, and skills validation.
• Ensures readiness, safety, and functionality of lab spaces and equipment.
• Leads the implementation and ongoing development of simulation-based and skills-focused learning experiences aligned with course and program outcomes.
• Operates and maintains simulation technology, including high-fidelity mannequins and related systems (training provided if needed).
• Collaborates with faculty to design, implement, and evaluate simulation scenarios and skills activities.
• Provides hands-on support to faculty and students during simulation and skills lab sessions.

Academic, Administrative & Accreditation Support

• Provides administrative and operational support to Nursing Leadership, Program Directors, and faculty related to experiential learning.
• Creates, manages, and audits databases related to:
  • Clinical placement
  • Student clinical hours and competencies
  • Contracts and compliance documentation
  • Simulation and skills lab utilization

• Ensures experiential learning records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Participates in accreditation and regulatory activities (e.g., CCNE), including data collection, reporting, and site visit preparation.
• Assists with evaluation and continuous improvement of clinical, simulation, and skills experiences.

Student & Faculty Support

• Supports student onboarding, advising, and issue resolution related to clinical and simulation experiences in collaboration with faculty and program leadership.
• Assists with the recruitment, orientation, and training of clinical and simulation faculty as needed.
• Ensures experiential learning policies, procedures, and course materials are current and accessible.

Service & Institutional Engagement

• Participates in College of Nursing and university committees as assigned.
• Contributes to the development of goals, policies, and procedures related to experiential learning.
• Manages special projects and performs other related duties as assigned by Nursing Leadership.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency with academic and clinical data systems
• Adaptability and willingness to learn simulation technologies
• Attention to detail and professional judgment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• May provide functional supervision to simulation lab staff, adjunct faculty, or student workers as assigned.