Senior Program Manager – Clinical Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with senior leadership to comprehend and fulfill regional and national clinical coverage strategies.

• Aid in the ideation and strategic planning of new nursing tracks or expansions.

• Identify and nurture clinical partnerships with hospitals, outpatient centers, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations.

• Negotiate and oversee affiliation agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards across various states.

• Work alongside legal and accreditation teams to finalize agreements and adhere to board of nursing requirements.

• Maintain continuous communication with site partners, faculty, and students to foster collaboration and resolve issues.

• Engage in steering committees and advisory boards to enhance practicum opportunities and fortify partnerships.

• Represent the university at community forums and stay informed about local healthcare needs and trends to guide clinical education strategies.

• Oversee scheduling and logistics for licensure track programs within the SoNHS.

• Ensure equitable access to clinical experiences while addressing site-related conflicts or capacity issues.

• Monitor site readiness and student satisfaction through feedback loops and evaluation tools.

• Facilitate student onboarding and orientation at practicum sites.

• Track student progress via CAP (Capella Academic Portal), documenting interactions, evaluations, and remediation plans as necessary.

• Act as a liaison between the university and clinical partners, addressing issues related to placement, student performance, or site logistics.

• Tackle site and student concerns, coordinating site changes when needed to facilitate program progression.

• Ensure adherence to state board of nursing requirements, including documentation of clinical hours, faculty qualifications, and site evaluations.

• Collaborate with site-based learning teams, faculty, and site partners to evaluate student performance and the quality of practicums.

• Analyze evaluation data to pinpoint trends and areas needing improvement in practicum experiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical education, partnership development, or healthcare operations is essential.

• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE, ACEN, CSWE) and state board regulations is mandatory.

• Demonstrated experience in program development, change management, and stakeholder engagement is required.

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills are essential.

• Excellent organizational and communication abilities are required.

• Capability to manage multiple stakeholders and resolve complex issues is necessary.

• Proficiency in evaluating clinical competencies and facilitating student remediation is required.

• Experience with project management tools and practicum tracking systems is needed.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs is required.

• Ability to collaborate across academic, operations, legal, and clinical teams is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans

• Well-being incentives

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Certain paid holidays

• Tax-saving accounts (FSA, HSA)

• 401(k) retirement benefit

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition assistance

• Entertainment and retail discounts