Nurse Manager - Clinical Education

Position objective:

Manager of Clinical Education works under the direction of the Director of Clinical Education for Luminis Health. The Manager supervising nursing clinical education, professional development, and ensuring high-quality patient care outcomes through effective staff training and development across various healthcare settings in the Luminis Health system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight & Administration: Managing the operations and staff within the nursing education department across Luminis Health facilities (Anne Arundel Medical Center, Doctors Community Medical Center, McNew Mental Health Hospital, Pathways).
• Nurse Residency Program: Supervising the Nurse Residency Program, ensuring alignment and collaboration with the NRP coordinators to review and improve the curriculum.
• Manages the application for Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) and the alignment of health system NRP programs necessary to achieve accreditation.
• Budget Management: Managing the HSCRC nursing grant budget, ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations, and collaborating with senior leadership (CFO, CNO) to obtain budget approval across Luminis Health facilities (Anne Arundel Medical Center, Doctors Community Medical Center, McNew Mental Health Hospital).
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to educational and training requirements outlined by agencies like The Joint Commission, CMS, Magnet, and Pathways to Excellence. Collaborating with leaders from Clinical Excellence Centers (Cardiac, Stroke, Bariatric) to monitor compliance.
• Staff Management & Development: Supervising the performance and development of NPD specialists/assistants, providing mentoring, feedback, and leadership. Managing orientation, competency, and ongoing staff development programs that contribute to high-quality patient care.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience required.
• Supervisory/management experience is preferred.
• NPD certification from the Association for Professional Nursing Development (APND) required within 2 years of hire.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to think critically and apply systems thinking in decision-making.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs.
• Ability to assess training and development needs and create tailored programs for clinical staff.
• Ability to coach staff in professional development and ensure the quality of education is consistent across the healthcare system.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Leading initiatives that meet clinical practice standards, including clinical orientation, professional development, internships, and mentoring.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring that the staff and educational programs meet legal, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Staff Coaching & Mentoring: Supporting the development of nursing education professionals and providing guidance to enhance staff performance.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that clinical education aligns with both operational needs and regulatory standards, which is essential for maintaining a high standard of patient care and staff engagement.

Pay Range 114400 - 162240 USD