Clinical Education Manager - Patient Care Operations

About the role

The Clinical Education Manager works collaboratively across the organization with leadership and staff to ensure overall orientation, education, and training for staff development and patient care delivery both in the classroom and at the bedside. This role requires competence in Adult Learning Principles and the five core healthcare competencies: interdisciplinary teamwork, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, patient-focused care, and informatics. The manager serves as a clinical and professional role model and demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Educational program planning and delivery
• Compliance with regulatory standards
• Setting and maintaining standards of nursing care and practice
• Coordinating services across departments
• Coaching for development and providing for professional growth of staff across multiple departments to meet organizational needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing required; Master’s in nursing preferred
• Registered Professional Nurse license in the State of New York required
• Certification in specialty preferred, or active involvement with completion within twelve (12) months
• AHA-BLS certification required within 6 months of hire (current non-AHA-BLS card honored up to date of renewal); certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position
• Three (3) years’ experience in a relevant clinical setting required, as determined by Associate Vice President or Vice President
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities with good oral/written communication skills, ability to facilitate change, lead teams, and develop and implement education programs
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant management, supervisory, or educational experience and/or charge nurse experience required
• Applicable educational technology proficiency required
• As applicable, training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided
• Meets requirements of physical/preplacement screening

Schedule

Works hours as needed to meet the needs of staff and organization, including consistent, visible presence on off shifts, weekends, and holidays.