Clinical Placement Coordinator

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Coordinate clinical placements for assigned academic programs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical placements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and building relationships with healthcare organizations and educational stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing clinical placement management systems like Exxat and maintaining accurate data for operational efficiency.

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Clinical Placement ManagementRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementRelationship BuildingData Accuracy Optimization

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Hard Skills

Clinical Placement ManagementData ManagementProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime-Management SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

ExxatMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Clinical EducationHigher EducationStudent ServicesHealthcare OrganizationsAffiliation Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate clinical placements for assigned academic programs
Manage clinical placement operations for local and distance students
Provide strategic oversight to ensure compliance with licensure, regulatory, and Board of Nursing requirements
Oversee clinical placement data accuracy and optimization in Exxat
Lead clinical site recruitment and geographic expansion through outreach and relationship-building
Build and maintain relationships with clinical sites, healthcare organizations, preceptors, faculty, students, and program leadership
Recruit and develop clinical partnerships
Coordinate student placement assignments, schedules, requirements, and changes
Monitor student compliance with immunizations, certifications, background checks, drug screenings, health requirements, and site-specific requirements
Manage clinical site records, affiliation agreements, placement documentation, and compliance data
Ensure placements align with curriculum, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and site expectations
Monitor deadlines and address placement gaps, changes, cancellations, and other challenges
Serve as a primary resource for questions and resolve complex placement concerns
Collaborate with faculty and program leadership on placement strategies
Maintain accurate placement data using Exxat and other databases and administrative systems
Participate in meetings, training, professional development, and special projects
Report administratively and functionally to the Director of Clinical Affairs Operations
Maintain confidentiality and comply with institutional policies and applicable regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in healthcare, higher education, clinical education, student services, program coordination, or a related field preferred
Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience with clinical placement management systems such as Exxat preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with institutional policies and applicable regulations
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple placements, sites, deadlines, and competing priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, hybrid work arrangement
Professional development opportunities
Training participation
Equal-opportunity employment