Manager of Clinical Education

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to meet the clinical orientation, competency, and continuing education needs of nursing and other clinical staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, and manages the on-going development and evaluation of nursing and support staff in the department.
• Identifies and resolves issues related to education and training needs of clinical staff in collaboration with managers and directors of the nursing division.
• Manages the efforts of educators and support staff to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical orientation, nurse residency, ongoing competency validation, continuing education programs, and learning activities to meet identified staff learning needs, patient care needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services.
• Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget.
• Monitors and/or approves expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
• Serves as Nurse Administrator for Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) Continued Education Providership.
• Acts as liaison for University of Louisville's BSN program at Owensboro Health, coordinating support for the program including instructional activities.
• Acts as liaison for and collaborates with region's schools of nursing to provide clinical opportunities for students and participates in advisory councils as requested.
• Coordinates clinical resources to support the training needs of those programs.
• Manages and coordinates patient/family education programming, improvement efforts, and provides staff with the education necessary for effective use of patient education resources.
• Manages the provision of inpatient and outpatient Diabetes Education Services and staff.
• Collaborates with Organizational Development in the on-going provision and improvement of organizational orientation.
• Ensures department compliance with regulatory and The Joint Commission requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
• A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience required
• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position
• BLS instructor - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Instructor required within 180 days of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
• Climbing: Rarely
• Bending/Stooping: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Occasionally
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Never
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.