RN Clinical Learning Manager

Galen College of Nursing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing Texas seeks a Campus Learning Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of clinical education experiences for nursing students within their programs. The CLM focuses on logistics, compliance, and quality-monitoring under the Director of Clinical Learning or campus dean.

Responsibilities include data reporting, faculty support, site walkthroughs, student orientation, and maintaining clinical partnerships to ensure high-quality clinical experiences.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered RN license in Texas.
• Minimum BSN; MSN or doctorate preferred.
• Two years of clinical education experience.
• Knowledge of clinical sites, objectives, and accreditation expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and report clinical experience data for evaluation and planning.
• Attend campus committee meetings and support governance activities.
• Ensure clinical quality through site walkthroughs each quarter.
• Support faculty with student concerns and evaluations under supervision of DCL.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and developing clinical faculty.
• Orient students and faculty to compliance with Galen and agency policies.
• Implement college-wide initiatives and standardized curriculum practices.
• Maintain clinical affiliation agreements and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Data analysis

Computer skills

Education

BSN required

MSN or doctoral degree preferred

Job description

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to continue reading.

Position Overview

To implement and manage the day-to-day operations of clinical education experiences for nursing students within their assigned program(s). The CLM may assist with identification, negotiation, arrangement, standardization, and evaluation of all clinical experiences as needed with the support of campus leadership.

The CLM will focus on logistical, compliance, and quality-monitoring tasks under the guidance and direction of the Director of Clinical Learning (DCL) or campus dean.

Key Responsibilities

1. Outcomes
   • a. Collect, organize, and report clinical experience data to support the Director of Clinical Learning’s strategic evaluation and planning via clinical walkthrough surveys and clinical grading audits.
   • b. Attends and supports campus committee meetings as assigned
   • c. In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Learning, responsible for ensuring clinical quality delivery through clinical site walkthroughs for each faculty and clinical site every quarter.
2. Faculty
   • a. Supports faculty with the resolution of student concerns regarding clinical experiences with oversight from the DCL.
   • b. Conducts clinical faculty stay interviews, 90-day and annual evaluations for assigned adjunct clinical faculty.
   • c. Assists with interviewing, hiring, retention, and ongoing development of clinical faculty in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Learning and Clinical Faculty Success Specialist.
3. Students
   • a. Assists with ensuring that all students and faculty are oriented to clinical experiences and compliant with compliance requirements according to Galen and clinical agency policies in collaboration with the campus and college team.
4. Curriculum
   • a. Implements college-wide initiatives, policy changes, and process updates with direction from the DCL.
   • b. Supports faculty in adhering to standardized curriculum, assessment and evaluation practices, and instructional model.
5. Resources
   • a. Assists with the execution of and maintenance of clinical affiliation agreements to ensure that records are current and comply with regulatory standards for clinical experiences.
   • b. Collaborates with Clinical Faculty Success Specialist, as applicable, to ensure faculty readiness and preparedness for clinical learning instruction and to determine faculty teaching assignments.
6. Governance
   • a. Ensures clinical learning experiences meet the needs of the course learning outcomes.
   • b. Assist with identifying, negotiating, establishing, maintaining, and evaluating clinical agency partnerships and satisfaction to ensure that a variety of clinical experiences are available for student learning and application of clinical practice under the guidance of the DCL.
7. Community Outreach
   • a. Serves as the campus point-of-contact to clinical agencies for routine communications, concerns, and site logistics and may elevate to DCL or campus dean.

Position Requirements

Unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.

Education & Experience: Minimum qualification of a BSN required; MSN or doctorate degree preferred. Must meet state board of nursing requirements for clinical faculty. At least two (2) years of experience in clinical education, with a nursing background including understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives. Academic nursing certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies: Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to interpret the learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative. Proficient computer skills to collect and analyze data.

Physical & Mental Demands: Ability to sit at a computer for up to eight (8) hours per day. Ability to visit clinical sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE)

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

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