Manager, Clinical Education

Salary Range: $62.19 - $99.51 per hour

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The Manager of Clinical Education is responsible for managing, overseeing and providing leadership to educators, education committee and direct care staff. Responsible for seeking effective methods and contents to ensure delivery of high-quality clinical education. Provides staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher. Supports the development of bedside nurses and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence in the delivery of evidence-based nursing practice, which occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. Plans, organizes, delivers, and evaluates clinical educational programs with input from Nursing Management and the Quality Department. As a role model of professional behavior, they are instrumental in creating a professional nursing environment. Demonstrates leadership ability, possesses excellent communication skills, knowledge proficiency, and decision-making abilities. Applies knowledge to act as clinical resource, educator, role model, and leader supporting the mission, vision and values of the CMH Health System.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Identifies, supports, and provides continuing education to hospital staff and clinicians to maintain proficiency in the management and education of patients.
1. Assists other staff in the development and implementation of policies, procedures Care Maps, Clinical Pathways, Standards of Care, Forms, and other inpatient services.
2. Assess, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate instructional materials and educational and clinical programs to meet the learning needs of direct care staff including orientation, clinical teaching and in-service, using a variety of strategic tools.
3. Provides hands-on clinical orientation and instruction to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
4. Skilled in developing and conducting training programs, work assessment and has knowledge of learning principles and training techniques, knowledge of state/federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
5. Teach staff the concept of good mentoring and preceptor skills.
6. Review and revise policies in general.
7. Conduct a needs assessment and develop plans for learning experiences appropriate for meeting recognized needs. Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs and make recommendations for program content revision.
8. Responsible for working with the managers of other departments and all contracted nursing services to provide education to staff.
9. Demonstrates good leadership by regularly keeping the directors of clinical services informed of departmental activities, needs, problems, and administrative matters on a regular basis.
10. May require flexible shifts depending on the educations/orientation needs of staff.
11. Works individually and/or in collaboration.
12. Assists in implementation of research, evidence-based practices and procedures.
13. May plan and teach curriculum related to Hospital Orientation, Nursing Orientation, CPR Course and/or Specialty Area Training.
14. Explores strategies to maintain and/or reduce resource consumption, to reduce length of stay, facilitates implementation of these strategies house-wide, and monitors results.
15. Maintains a state of the art approach to staff development training.
16. Be proactive in seeking the latest information about practice and theory. Develops and maintains a collaborative working relationship with physicians, associates, colleagues, and all healthcare team members involved in patient care.
17. Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional organizations and by participating in applicable continuing education programs.
18. Maintains a comprehensive database and related documentation for clinical staff attendance at mandated training programs.
19. Participates in the education committee and program development task force.
20. Participate in quality improvement activities.
21. Participate in the development of staff education and protocols/ policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has supervisory responsibilities over the education department's clinical educators.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Current CA RN Licensure
• Three (3) years of clinical experience in acute care nursing or nursing education
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Five (5) years of nursing education experience in an acute care setting

When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That's why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family's health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

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