Externship Coordinator - Miami, United States - FVI School of Nursing and Technology

Description

The Externship Coordinator plays a vital role in facilitating externship programs for Allied Health students. This position requires a combination of administrative, educational, and interpersonal skills to ensure the successful coordination of externship placements, student support, and program evaluation.

ONLY CONSIDERING LOCAL CANDIDATES TO MIAMI/FT LAUDERDALE

This is an on-site position.

Location: 7757 W Flagler St #220, Miami, FL 33144

Work Schedule: M-W 9 AM to 6 PM, 1 day a week 10 AM to 7 PM, 1 day a week 11 AM to 8 PM. No Saturdays.

Fridays end of day 4 PM.

• Key Responsibilities: **
• **Externship Placement Coordination: **
• Collaborate with healthcare facilities to secure externship placements for allied health and nursing students
• Assess student learning needs and match them with appropriate externship opportunities
• Negotiate agreements and contracts with external partners to formalize externship placements
• **Student Support and Guidance: **
• Provide orientation sessions for allied health students participating in externship programs
• Offer guidance and support to students throughout their externship experience, addressing concerns and providing resources as needed
• Monitor student progress and conduct regular check-ins to ensure a positive learning experience
• **Administrative Duties: **
• Develop and maintain databases to track externship placements, student progress, and evaluations
• tracking the students and their hours
• Periodically check with students
• Coordinate scheduling, coordination, and documentation related to externship placements
• Manage communication channels between nursing schools, students, and external partners
• **Program Evaluation and Improvement: **
• Collect feedback from students, preceptors, and healthcare facilities to evaluate the effectiveness of externship programs
• Analyze data and identify areas for improvement in externship coordination processes
• Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to implement enhancements to the externship program
• **Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: **
• Ensure that externship placements comply with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements
• Stay informed about industry regulations and best practices related to nursing externships
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with relevant guidelines
  
  

Requirements

• Qualifications: **
• Work experience as medical assistant, allied health or practical nurse or related healthcare professional
• Previous experience in career services as faculty member in allied health career education
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards relevant to nursing education
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management software
• Commitment to promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for nursing students
  
  

Experience:

• Allied Health Education: 1 year (Required)
• Allied Health Employer Recruitment: 1 year (Required)
  
  

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)
• Note: ** This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with the role of Externship Coordinator. Specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the institution and programmatic needs
  
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance