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Nursing Clinical Experience Liaison

Employer
Saint Catherine University
Location
Minnesota, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 21, 2022
Posting Details Position Information Position Title Nursing Clinical Experience Liaison Division Academic Affairs Department/Office Clinical Education Position Summary Information Advertisement St. Catherine Universityand theSchool of Nursinginvite applications for a half-timeNursing Clinical Experience Liaisonfor Community and Public Health. This position is .5FTEover twelve months.

St Catherine University’s Nursing and Health Sciences degree programs are vibrant and dynamic, and our faculty educate students to develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professionalism they will need to be compassionate and successful health care professionals. Our curricula are delivered in an environment that embraces multicultural and social justice perspectives, relationships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the liberal arts. The Clinical Education department builds relationships with community health care providers to create unique and challenging clinical placement sites for our students. The Clinical Experience Liaison will identify these opportunities for our prelicensure nursing students across four programs. Responsibilities include:

Clinical sites
  • Coordinate clinical placements for prelicensure students in the Nursing Programs.
  • Lead planning with program faculty to determine future clinical needs based on curriculum and enrollment changes and emerging student learning needs.
  • Initiates the development of new sites and expands St. Kate’s reach in the community and the state, exploring new opportunities for clinical placements.
  • Builds a positive relationship and image for St. Catherine University,HSSH, and School of Nursing in the community.
  • Within Clinical Education, provide a team–based, one-stop resource for students related to preparation and requirements for clinical experiences.
  • Facilitate student learning in assigned courses by:
    • providing information about requirements for specific clinical settings,
    • collaborating to address students’ concerns to appropriate persons and
    • ensuring an adequate number of high quality clinical sites.
  • As part of a team, coordinate completion of onboarding requirements for clinical settings, monitor compliance with clinical requirements and ensure that materials, directions, and site information are regularly updated and accessible and that all data is accurately tracked.
  • Work with clinical education staff to develop and maintain databases/materials in the St. Catherine University course management system/Student Passport for each clinical facility that includes critical information required by faculty and students and makes this information available to program of study coordinators, faculty, and students.
  • Cultivate ongoing communication with clinical facilities to obtain information about their experience with our faculty and students.
  • Analyze assessment and evaluative data and makes recommendations regarding changes in system processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of student learning in clinical and practicum settings, providing feedback to clinical and community agencies.
  • Works vigorously to improve the process for clinical placements, compliance, and onboarding for students.
  • Collaborates with program of study directors and coordinators, course coordinators, Clinical education team members, and other support staff to secure and evaluate clinical requests and student and faculty compliance with clinical and onboarding requirements.
  • Continuously improve role efficiency to better meet the needs of students, faculty and staff, and community partners, building and promoting positive relationships.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us athr@stkate.eduor 651-690-6565.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Degree in nursing at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level.
  • Current and unencumbered license as a nurse in the State of Minnesota.
  • Knowledge of or experience in clinical nursing practice within the past five years.
  • Knowledge of clinical experience requirements for nursing students.
  • Experience communicating respectfully and effectively with colleagues and community partners.
  • Experience prioritizing and troubleshooting complex problems.
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of St. Catherine University and the School of Nursing curriculum
  • Experience using a variety of databases and learning management systems.
  • Connected within the Minnesota healthcare community or comfortable creating new healthcare community connections for the purpose of clinical experiences for nursing students.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service. EEO Statement St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us athr@stkate.eduor 651-690-6565. Application instructions for FACULTY VisitSt. Kate Careersto apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.

Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete theirCOVID-19 vaccination series, including a booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visitstkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org. Posting Detail Information Posting Number 20220113-FAC Posting Start Date 06/21/2022 Application Deadline 07/05/2022 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. *What is your highest level of completed education?
    • Some high school
    • High school diploma or GED
    • Some college
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Some graduate school
    • Master's degree
    • ABD
    • Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
    • Doctoral degree
  2. *For any education beyond high school, please list the degree or certification and the area of focus.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. *Do you have a current, unencumbered license as a nurse in Minnesota?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. *St. Kate’s is committed to making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of six priorities in the strategic plan. Give a specific example of how you have promoted a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion in your current or recent role(s).

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. *Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.
    • Yes
    • No
  6. *Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series, including booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine. We include this information to ensure that candidates are aware of and acknowledge understanding of the new requirement.
    • I have read and understand the requirement.
  7. *St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Maybe
  8. *Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. *How did you hear about this opportunity?
    • St. Catherine University website
    • St. Catherine University employee
    • Academic Jobs
    • American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
    • Association of Catholic Colleges/Universities
    • Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • College or University website
    • Council of Independent Colleges
    • DisabilityConnect.com
    • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
    • DiversityConnect.com
    • Facebook
    • Google Jobs
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA)
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
    • Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine
    • IMDiversity
    • Indeed
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Insight Into Diversity
    • Latinos in Higher Ed
    • LGBTConnect.com
    • LGBTQ in Higher Education
    • LinkedIn
    • Minnesota College Professionals Association
    • Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
    • MinnesotaWorks.net/Minnesota Workforce Center
    • Minority Jobs
    • NAFSA: Association of International Educators
    • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
    • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
    • National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE)
    • OutandEqual.com
    • People of Color in Higher Education
    • Pioneer Press
    • Pollen Midwest
    • Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce (SPACC)
    • SimplyHired.com
    • Star Tribune
    • StudentAffairs.com
    • Twin Cities Senior Student Affairs Officers listserv
    • Twitter
    • VeteransConnect.com
    • Women in Higher Education
    • ZipRecruiter
    • Other
Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. References
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