University of Kentucky
Clinical Placement Coordinator
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Other
🗓️ January 7th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage clinical site partnerships and associated documentation.
- Oversee credentialing processes and maintain placement databases.
- Collaborate with program leadership, faculty, clinical instructors, students, and healthcare partners.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Preferred experience in healthcare-related business development or relationship management.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience.
- Salary range: $43,805-70,075 per year.
- Full-time staff position, typical daytime hours with some evenings and weekends during peak periods.
- Physical requirement includes sitting and standing for long periods and ability to carry up to 25 pounds.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
Clinical Placement Coordinator Full Description
Requisition Number | RE52735
Working Title | Clinical Placement Coordinator - CON Graduate Program
Department Name | 7E100:NURSING INSTRUCTION
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 44
Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting and standing for long periods of time. Ability to carry up to 25 pounds. Some travel required.
Shift | Day time hours (typically 8:00am-5:00pm), Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours required during peak times.
Job Summary | The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Clinical Placement Coordinator to support clinical education for the DNP and MSN programs. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining clinical site partnerships, managing all associated documentation, overseeing credentialing processes, and maintaining databases that support student and faculty placement in clinical and practicum settings.
The Coordinator will work closely with program leadership, faculty, clinical instructors, students, and healthcare partners to ensure high quality experiential learning opportunities that meet program and student learning outcomes. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication, and Microsoft Office Suite skills. Knowledge of or experience working in the healthcare field is highly preferred. Self-motivated with the demonstrated ability to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelors Degree with three years of successful demonstration of business development and/or relationship management experience, preferably in healthcare arena.
Deadline to Apply | 01/20/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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