Oversees clinical and non-clinical Student Placements throughout the Palomar Health district. Evaluates the process with department leaders, physicians, and other members of the organization for improvements to ensure a hassle-free placement experience. Designs and implements new student programs and placement procedures as needed. Provides exceptional communication as it relates to student placement criteria and guidelines on the requirements each of the various placement programs. Designs and maintains data tracking system for educational affiliation agreements, student health and background requirements, and all other clearance documentation following Palomar Health policy and procedures. Serves as a member of the San Diego Nursing and Allied Health Services Education Consortium (SDNAC) to represent Palomar Health along with the Student Development Coordinator. Acts as a liaison to academic institutions and the community as appropriate.

Maintains a strong work ethic and is able to accomplish assignments with minimal supervision, utilizing critical thinking, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem solving. Uses resources thoughtfully and appropriately follows chain of command to communicate issues and resolutions to direct supervisor as needed. Builds and maintains relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Specific duties to include:
1) Oversees all student placement programs and processes for Nursing, Allied Health, Professional and vocational training programs, and student observations.
2) Designs and implements new student programs or processes as needed.
3) Designs and maintains data tracking system for educational affiliation agreements, student health and background requirements, and all other clearance documentation.
4) Supports facilitation of education affiliation agreements to ensure academic partnerships comply with onboarding requirements to ensure the safe placement of students.
5) Maintains oversight for the total capacity of student placements throughout the district. Proactively takes into consideration individual department needs/situations and accordingly adjusts student capacity to ensure the provision of safe, quality care is not hindered by student activity.
6) Utilizes the San Diego Nursing and Allied Health Consortium (SDNAC) to facilitate the placement of all nursing and allied health students. Adheres to pre-determined placement timeframes to ensure Palomar Health follows all criteria and deadlines. Ensures students/faculty attends/completed required orientation prior to the start of clinical rotation.
7) Attends various academic institution and community events as appropriate.
8) Supports the operations of Palomar Health's Pathmaker Internship as needed.

Speaks and reads English at a level that is sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position. Must have knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., fax, photocopier) and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

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