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Title: Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 E2

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a Nursing Clinical Coordinator. The position begins April 1, 2026 or when filled.

The Nursing Clinical Coordinator supports clinical education for students across nursing programs with a primary focus on graduate nursing. This position works closely with students beginning in their first semester to guide the clinical placement process, ensure completion of clinical requirements and support timely progression through the program.

The Clinical Coordinator collaborates with faculty, program leadership, clinical partners and university offices to manage clinical placements, onboarding and compliance processes, and clinical affiliation documentation. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate clinical data, including entry and monitoring of student, preceptor, and placement information in the Typhon clinical tracking system, and to support reporting, accreditation and continuous program improvement.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Support all graduate nursing students from their first semester through program completion by guiding them through the clinical placement process, including timelines, site requirements, expectations, and issue resolution.
  
  
• Coordinate and monitor clinical placements to ensure students meet required clinical hours, stay on track academically, and have a clear point of contact for placement questions and documentation needs.
  
  
• Track and monitor student clinical requirements on an ongoing basis, including immunizations, licensure, certifications, background checks, and facility-specific training.
  
  
• Monitor clinical application and onboarding deadlines and proactively communicate submission requirements to students.
  
  
• Complete and submit required clinical onboarding documentation through third-party platforms as required by clinical partners.
  
  
• Facilitate the collection and organization of documentation necessary to establish, maintain, and renew clinical affiliation agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
  
  
• Collaborate with the nursing leadership, University Risk Management, and other institutional offices to support clinical contracting and compliance processes.
  
  
• Maintain organized, accurate, and auditable clinical records in accordance with university policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
  
  
• Collaborate with faculty, program directors, and program leadership to align clinical placements with course objectives, student learning outcomes, and program needs.
  
  
• Facilitate discussions with prospective and current students regarding graduate nursing programs and clinical education requirements.
  
  
• Provide regular updates to program leadership regarding clinical placement status, compliance trends, and emerging issues related to clinical education.
  
  
• Assist with data tracking and reporting related to clinical placement outcomes, site utilization, and student progression in collaboration with program leadership.
  
  
• Enter, maintain, and monitor clinical placement, student, and preceptor data in Typhon and other clinical tracking systems used by the university to support compliance, reporting, and accreditation requirements.
  
  
• Support accreditation, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts through accurate clinical data management.
  
  
• Identify potential clinical barriers or compliance issues early and assist with problem-solving to support student success.
  
  
• Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of clinical education processes to enhance efficiency, communication, and the overall student experience.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; preferred majors include nursing, health sciences, healthcare administration, or a related field.
  
  
• Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, internet-based platforms, and data management systems.
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students, faculty, clinical partners, and university offices
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when managing compliance-related documentation and records.
  
  
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain a professional, composed demeanor while meeting deadlines and achieving critical outcomes, even under demanding conditions such as multiple priorities, busy schedules, and short notice requests.
  
  
• Ability to learn new systems, procedures, and responsibilities within a short timeframe.
  
  
• Demonstrated, strong relationship-building, poise and persuasive skills to ensure continued cooperation of educators meeting USI needs by participating in clinical programs.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Experience working in graduate nursing education, health professions education, or academic clinical coordination.
  
  
• Knowledge of clinical placement processes, clinical onboarding requirements, and compliance expectations within healthcare education programs.
  
  
• Experience using clinical tracking and compliance systems such as Typhon, MyClinicalExchange, Bridges, or similar platforms.
  
  
• Familiarity with clinical affiliation agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and coordination with university contracting or risk management offices.
  
  
• Knowledge of accreditation standards related to clinical education in nursing or health professions programs (e.g., CCNE or similar accrediting bodies).
  
  
• Experience collaborating with healthcare systems, clinical sites, and community partners.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the College

The faculty in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions work collaboratively with nursing and other health care professional faculty. The support for faculty’s teaching, practice and scholarship activities are substantially enhanced through grants and other extramural funding. A cutting-edge Clinical Simulation Center is used to enhance student learning and support innovative teaching.

The college, in addition to university support, has a four-person technology team that supports the online and in-classroom teaching for the MSN and DNP program courses. A dedicated Advising Center for the College provides support for student advising and related activities. All programs are fully accredited and have an exemplary record of grant award successes.

About the Department

To learn more about the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit our website at https://www.usi.edu/health

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Michelle Wakefield, search committee chair, at mjwakefiel@usi.edu. 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by March 25, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities