Title: Nursing Program Clinical Compliance Coordinator
Location: Denver United States
Full time
Job Description:
Department
Nursing
About the University
MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.
About the College of Health and Human Sciences
The Department of Nursing is housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS). CHHS embraces inclusivity and an orientation to lifelong learning to prepare diverse students for interculturally competent practice, research, and leadership in their disciplines. Through collaboration and engagement with the community and one another, faculty, staff, and students lead transformative and justice-oriented endeavors to secure the health and well-being of people and their communities.
As a newly established college within the university, CHHS serves about 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students across 8 academic departments and the Health Institute. For more information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/health-human-sciences/.
Position Summary
The Nursing Program Clinical Compliance Coordinator manages and implements a variety of projects for the program and oversees all clinical placement regulatory compliance. This is a multi-faceted role in a complex environment that involves the ability to prioritize workflow, manage employees, be adaptable, work in a highly trafficked office setting, make independent decisions, and work as part of a team. This position requires excellent relationship management skills and a willingness and the ability to work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to exercise a high degree of judgment, discretion, and confidentiality. Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential. This is an on-campus position that offers the flexibility of some remote work opportunities, subject to supervisor approval.
Responsibilities
Clinical Placement Regulatory Compliance
Manage required student and faculty clinical regulatory compliance including document tracking using myClinicalExchange, Complio, and other evolving compliance software as needed
Responsible for faculty and student orientation and training, affiliation agreements, data entry, and managing electronic data bases
Collaborate with Clinical Placement Manager to ensure that all clinical facility requirements are in compliance, including ID badges
Collaborate with faculty and staff to prepare department and accreditation reports
Responsible for the accurate recording of required documents, resolving related issues, and meeting all deadlines
Assist the Clinical Placement as needed to conduct student orientations about longitudinal placement opportunities to incoming nursing cohorts
Assist the Clinical Placement Manager with applications, interview schedules, and onboarding paperwork for students pursuing longitudinal placements in collaboration with the clinical agency
May assist the Clinical Placement Manger with coordinating, requesting, and tracking clinical placements for nursing students
Office and Program Support
Plan, coordinate, assist, and oversee department activities including, but not limited to: advisory meetings, lunch and learns, student orientations, fall flu clinic, nursing graduation ceremonies, career fairs, and alumni events
Assist in office management and daily operations including ensuring adequate front desk coverage and supervision of student employees
Provide front desk coverage, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and managing inquiries
Assist with office functions, including administrative support, scheduling, and record-keeping
Crosstrain on key office functions to ensure seamless coverage during absences or high-demand periods
Take minutes during Department of Nursing meetings as needed
Make independent decisions and exercise sound professional judgment
Special Projects and Other Duties as assigned
Support project management tasks, including tracking deadlines, coordinating meetings, and maintaining project documentation
Collaborate with teams to support program initiatives, events, and special projects
Assist with planning and execution of key events such as Career Connections, Student Orientation, Open House, and other events as they arise
Serve on the Clinical and Resources Committee (CRC) and complete tasks as assigned by the CRC Chair
Adapt to new responsibilities and evolving priorities to meet department needs
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Possess the ability to act ethically and in compliance with university policies and procedures
Ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population
Skilled ability in problem identification and efficient, thorough resolution
Demonstrated record of providing proactive customer service
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Three or more years of related administrative and/or program coordination experience in a professional setting
Work experience with proven project management skills and the ability/flexibility to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects independently and work collaboratively and constructively with others as part of a team
Please ensure you clearly articulate how each required qualification is met within your resume or cover letter.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education
Experience with clinical compliance
Experience scheduling meetings and calendaring for department related activities for professional staff
Experience coordinating meetings, events, etc.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our department, our mission, and the University.
Schedule Information
Full-time
Exempt
Days of Week: Monday - Friday, usually 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Evenings and Weekend Work: For events only
Schedule: Hybrid schedule with both in person work as well as some remote opportunities subject to supervisor approval and program needs
Travel: Rarely; local travel on occasion visiting clinical sites/hospitals.
Salary for Announcement
Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The anticipated hiring range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,000 - $75,000.
This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.
Benefits
The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
