Site Clinical Education Manager

Confidential; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OHSA/Regulatory Compliance Training

Job summary

Confidential in Newark, NJ seeks a Site Clinical Education Manager to lead clinical education, staff development, and quality patient care. You will collaborate with nursing and medical teams to improve practice, outcomes, and program coordination across the hospital.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating orientation and mandatory education, and implementing evidence-based methods. Strong leadership and clinical expertise are essential to drive education initiatives and

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey RN license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Education or Advanced Practice Acute Care Nursing required; MSN preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and Staff Development certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience; 5–7 years preferred.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of staff development and patient education standards/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support clinical care delivery for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients.
• Provide guidance to nursing staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting.
• Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Implement and evaluate new clinical techniques, equipment, and nursing practices.
• Coordinate hospital-wide orientation, mandatory education, and in-service programs.
• Develop and maintain educational programs for Patient Services clinical staff.
• Collaborate with faculty on strategic educational planning and staff development.
• Mentor and support newly hired employees and clinical staff.
• Prepare administrative reports and oversee educational projects.
• Ensure compliance with professional practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in committees, task forces, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Staff development

Mentoring

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing Education or Advanced Practice Acute Care Nursing

MSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Staff Development certification

Job description

The Site Clinical Education Manager serves as a clinical leader, educator, and consultant who supports nursing excellence, staff development, and quality patient care. This hands-on role collaborates with medical and nursing teams to enhance clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and coordinate hospital-wide educational initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and support clinical care delivery for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients
• Provide guidance to nursing staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting
• Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement initiatives
• Implement and evaluate new clinical techniques, equipment, and nursing practices
• Coordinate hospital-wide orientation, mandatory education, and in-service programs
• Develop and maintain educational programs for Patient Services clinical staff
• Collaborate with faculty on strategic educational planning and staff development
• Mentor and support newly hired employees and clinical staff
• Prepare administrative reports and oversee educational projects
• Ensure compliance with professional practice standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in committees, task forces, and interdisciplinary initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands.

Qualifications:

• Current New Jersey RN license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Education or Advanced Practice Acute Care Nursing required; MSN preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and Staff Development certification required
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience; 5–7 years preferred
• Prior experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Educator, or Advanced Practice Nurse preferred
• Leadership or management experience preferred
• Strong communication, presentation, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of staff development and patient education standards/regulations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.