Senior Manager, Nursing Learning Services

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, KY seeks a Senior Manager of Nursing Learning Services to lead the Learning and Organizational Development department. You will oversee system-wide nursing education, collaborate with senior leadership, and drive initiatives to maintain high clinical and operational standards.

The role requires guiding teams, managing LMS operations, and ensuring regulatory readiness across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or a related field.
• RN license currently active.

Responsibilities

• Lead designated Learning and Organizational Development team, ensuring high performance.
• Oversee LMS operations, audiovisual needs, and regulatory record maintenance.
• Develop and disseminate learning reports to leadership to track compliance.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and contribute to program design.
• Monitor industry trends and ensure readiness for regulatory reviews.
• Coach and support teams to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

LMS management

Regulatory compliance

Data reporting

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Nursing Education

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

AV equipment

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community. Job Description: Senior Manager, Nursing Learning Services. Job Summary: Responsible for providing leadership and supervisory oversight for designated team members within the Learning and Organizational Development Department. This role involves managing system-wide nursing education functions and processes across the region to ensure continuous organizational growth. The Senior Manager collaborates with senior leadership to coordinate and direct team activities, facilitates The Joint Commission readiness, and drives process improvement efforts to maintain high standards of clinical and operational performance.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and manages outcomes of the assigned team, promoting problem-solving and supporting group effectiveness.
• Manages day-to-day operations of learning management systems, audiovisual needs, and maintenance of regulatory records.
• Develops, updates, and disseminates learning reports to leadership to track educational compliance and progress.
• Conducts learning needs assessments and participates in the design and implementation of new programs and technologies.
• Keeps current on industry trends and prepares the organization for compliance with agency requirements and regulatory reviews.
• Analyzes performance, outcomes, and participant data to evaluate the impact of learning and development programs.
• Provides coaching and support to enhance team and overall organizational effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or a related field.

Experience Requirement

6-7 years of experience in healthcare administration, education or a relevant area and 2 years of related managerial experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 lbs.: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs.: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs.: 3. Intermittent (10%–50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10%–50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10%–50% of the time) (due to moving mechanical parts)
• K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) (moderate noise level)
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10%–50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure: Regular exposure to both office and laboratory environments, including moving mechanical parts

Physical Demands

This position is occasionally required to maintain a stationary position (standing or sitting), but more frequently requires walking and moving about laboratory and office spaces. Frequent use of computers, other equipment, and fine motor skills for handling instruments and devices is necessary. Regular communication with patients and care teams is required, involving both verbal and auditory skills. Constant lifting and/or moving of items up to 10 pounds is expected, frequent lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds, and occasional lifting/moving of items up to 50 pounds. Visual demands include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Department: Org. Development & Culture Shift: Day (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2301 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.