Director of Graduate Nursing Clinical Placement (AA23200)

Director of Graduate Nursing Clinical Placement (AA23200)

Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Allied Health & Nursing, College of
Unit: Nursing, School of211, MSUAASF
Location: Mankato
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Condition: Probationary
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Work Schedule/Hours/Days:

Posting Details:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Review of applications will begin on June 19, 2023 and continue until the position has been filled.
POSITION: Probationary; Range C*

Salary Minimum:
Salary Maximum:
Salary Type: Depends on qualifications
Bargaining Unit/Plan: 211, MSUAASF

Job Description:
This position is accountable for promoting, facilitating, managing, and evaluating the placement of graduate nursing students into clinical settings within multiple health care systems in Minnesota. This position initiates and maintains clinical contracts, manages student requests through The Clinical Coordination Partnership (TCCP) for Advanced Practice Students, manages the onboarding of students into clinical settings, tracks students placed, manages graduate student progress through the Typhon Group Student Tracking System for Health Education, and develops new clinical sites to enable program growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field plus two years of professional experience in a health-related field (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze data, and make decisions.

• Demonstrated effective professional human relations, verbal, and written communication skills (e.g., reports, email).

• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Functional knowledge of database software and management (e.g., FileMaker Pro), word processing, web maintenance, and student tracking processes.

• Class D Driver’s License

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a health-related field plus one year of professional experience in a health-related field (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application).

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, graduate students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse backgrounds.

• Familiarity with nursing clinical practice settings in Minnesota; understanding of primary, acute and tertiary health care settings.

• Experience with on-campus and distance education.

• Experience with project management software and cloud platforms for developing and managing databases and using this technology to evaluate or examine data.

• Experience working in an academic or health care setting.

Other Requirements:
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The person filling this position could work remotely with occasional travel to Edina where the graduate program is based. Travel to meetings at clinical sites may be required. A shared office in Edina could be provided. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Position requires physical mobility within clinical and academic environments and ability to travel to clinical locations. Needs to be able to work long hours at a computer.

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Telework: Up to 90% of the time. A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee’s permanent/principal work location.

• Mobile Work: Up to 10% of the time. A position where the employee travels continuously for work, or who performs work at multiple locations outside of an agency office, such as a field location or other site.

Please Note: Work modes are at the discretion of management and implemented in accordance with the previously mentioned policies.



About:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu

University DemographicsMinnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:· Enhancing access and student success.· Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.· Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here. https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.Serving approximately 14,000 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota’s the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/ A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment
  
  

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Marie Worrell
Director of College Operations, College of Allied Health & Nursing
College of Allied Health & Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
124 Myers Field House
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1677
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:marie.worrell@mnsu.edu
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Administrative and Service Faculty which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: https://www.mnsu.edu/university-life/health-and-safety/university-security/personal-safety-and-alerts/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu

Benefits Info:
The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University.

Select the ASF Summary (Administrative & Service Faculty) link from the list for specifics of that plan.

Benefits Overview

Posting Number: M329M
Re-posting: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date: 05/30/2023
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:

To apply, visit https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2422

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. jeid-bca53ac04f55c64d8e3a86c5f1f71cf7