Manager- Clinical Education

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health (Cincinnati) invites applications for the Manager of Clinical Education. This role administers the Professional Development & Education Department, coordinating nursing education and professional development to support patient care services.

The position collaborates with Nursing Leadership to advance department goals, policies, and accreditation readiness. The ideal candidate holds an Ohio nursing license, a master’s in nursing, and relevant development certification, with 3–5 years

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development strongly preferred; achieve within a year if not certified.
• Current license to practice nursing in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the Professional Development & Education Department activities.
• Plans departmental activities short- and long-term.
• Ensures sufficient human and material resources for the department.
• Develops, implements and evaluates department goals and policies with Nursing Leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Master's in Nursing

NPD Certification preferred

Job description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

The Manager of Clinical Education is responsible for the administration and management of departmental plans that promote the growth and development of Patient Care Services staff for UC Medical Center. This includes, but is not limited to: Patient Care Services orientation, clinical content delivered via computer-based training, and ongoing professional development activities, ensuring they meet the goals of the department and organization.

Manages the activities of the Professional Development & Education Department:

• Assists in long- and short-term planning of department activities
• Ensures human and material resources are available to meet the needs of the department
• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of department program/project goals and objectives
• Reviews and updates department policies and procedures in collaboration with Nursing Leadership
• Recommends operating and capital supplies/equipment requests based on needs of department

Promotes collaboration and teamwork:

• Coaches, facilitates and collaborates as part of department expectations
• Counsels, directs, rewards, disciplines and terminates staff as directed by hospital policy
• Values diversity and reflects input in decision-making for the department
• Promotes individual and group goal achievement and recognition
• Encourages team to pursue ongoing educational and professional opportunities for growth

Maintains the UC Health Nursing Accredited Provider Unit:

In partnership with the Accredited Provider Program Director, develops annual goals and objectives for the provider unit, maintains continuing education records, and provides documentation in support of re-accreditation per guidelines and requirements

Oversees department readiness for changing health care environment:

• Continually assesses the needs of the organization in partnership with Nursing Leadership

Facilitates inter and intradepartmental communication :

• Establishes an environment that uses the core values of UC Health as communication expectations/standards of practice
• Serves as a liaison to other departments and serves on and leads committees and groups within the UC Health enterprise to ensure organizational strategic goals are achieved

Accepts direction from Nursing Leadership for other projects when indicated

Minimum Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Master's degree in Nursing required. Certification in Nursing Professional Development strongly preferred. If not currently certified, expected to achieve certification within a year of eligibility. Must have a current license to practice nursing in the State of Ohio. Membership in professional organizations is desirable. Minimum Required: Three to five years of experience relevant to Nursing Professional Development.