Coordinator, RN Nursing Clinical Placement

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Coordinator, RN Nursing Clinical Placement to join our team!

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Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Nursing Education

Job Summary

The Nursing Clinical Placement Coordinator manages student placements across Denver Health ensuring alignment with clinical learning objectives and organizational capacity. This includes collaborating with nursing units, academic partners, and internal stakeholders to secure appropriate placement opportunities, resolve placement barriers, and enhance the overall student and faculty experience. This role plays a vital part in strengthening Denver Health's academic partnerships while supporting pipelines for future healthcare professionals. This position is based within the Nursing Education department and reports to the Nursing Education Manager. The Nursing Clinical Placement Coordinator adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."

Essential Functions:

• Ensure clinical placements support both student learning outcomes and the operational readiness of clinical areas/units. Coordinate and oversee student clinical placements across Denver Health in collaboration with clinical area/unit leaders and academic institutions. Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities to expand placement capacity and enhance student engagement. Support strategic education initiatives that promote academic-practice alignment and workforce pipeline development. (20%)
• Ensure clinical placements are following regulatory and accrediting body requirements relevant to nursing education. Honor academic program autonomy by allowing nursing schools to determine appropriate placement levels for their students based on curriculum design and student readiness, avoiding bias or personal clinical judgment when assigning placements. (20%)
• Development: Foster a collaborative environment that supports effective interprofessional communication, shared decision-making, and mutual respect between academic and internal teams. Support resolution of student or faculty issues related to performance, behavior, or scope in collaboration with academic and clinical leadership. Provide onboarding and orientation processes for students and faculty to ensure alignment with Denver Health policies and standards. Conduct regular rounding on nursing students, faculty, and clinical units to assess learning environments, address concerns, and provide on-site support. (25%)
• Partnership: Serve as the primary point of contact for nursing schools, maintaining effective communication and strong partnerships with faculty and placement coordinators. Represent Denver Health by attending community clinical placement meetings and program advisory meetings to foster collaboration and stay informed on regional academic-practice initiatives. Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders. (15%)
• Metrics & Records: Maintain accurate placement records and generate reports related to student activity, experience quality, and partnership performance. Utilize clinical placement software systems to manage, track, and coordinate student placements efficiently. Provide data reports and metrics to support departmental goals and broader nursing division outcomes, including workforce pipeline development, partnership engagement, and student satisfaction. Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to assess clinical placement needs, resolve conflicts, and recommend solutions that support quality educational outcomes. Maintain Clinical Learning Agreements (CLAs) with the Office of Education and academic partners, ensuring agreements remain in compliance with Denver Health requirements. (20%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree BSN Required or
• Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years clinical nursing experience in a healthcare setting, with a strong understanding of patient care and clinical operations. Required and
• 1-3 years experience in roles such as nursing education, academic partnerships, staff development, or clinical placement coordination. Experience in related areas such as training, curriculum development, or healthcare project management Required

Licenses:

• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$89,900.00 - $139,300.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.