RN Manager Clinical Education

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance job.

A Brief Overview
Stanford Medicine Partners RN Clinical Education Manager oversees educational programs and professional development for clinical staff across our ambulatory care network. This role combines clinical expertise with educational leadership to integrate evidence-based practices and adult learning principles to ensure that educational initiatives support high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and professional development. They collaborate with clinical leaders, educators, and stakeholders to promote continuous learning across diverse ambulatory environments.

Locations
Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance

What you will do

• Designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs that support the professional development of ambulatory nursing and clinical staff.
• Ensures alignment of educational content with organizational goals, evidence-based practices, and regulatory standards.
• Leads and coordinates comprehensive orientation programs for new hires, including competency assessments and clinical training.
• Standardizes onboarding processes across ambulatory clinics to ensure consistency.
• Develops and manages clinical competency frameworks for ambulatory care roles.
• Monitors and validates ongoing clinical competencies and skill development.
• Collaborates with quality and safety teams to integrate clinical education into performance improvement projects.
• Uses data to identify educational gaps and develops responsive training strategies.
• Mentors and supports staff in achieving professional development goals, including certification and career advancement.
• Facilitates leadership development programs for emerging nurse leaders within ambulatory settings.
• Assists in interpreting and disseminating clinical policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies, and organizational policies.
• Partners with physicians, administrators, and other health professionals to support integrated care models.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical operations and education departments to align goals.
• Leverages learning management systems (LMS), simulation, and virtual learning platforms to deliver education efficiently.
• Stay current with innovations in clinical education and ambulatory practice.
• Plans and manages budgets for educational resources, tools, and events.
• Provide current state information to help with the strategic planning of continuous improvement methods for operational support.
• Monitors staff performance including performance reviews. Plans and implements procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency. Responsible for the achievement of department/division/unit productivity and quality goals.
• All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities
• Adheres to safety, P4P’s (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in ambulatory care settings.
• Experience with developing clinical competencies and skills validation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership abilities and project management experience.
• Proficiency with educational technologies and learning management systems.
• Healthcare education, staff development, or training roles experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Influencing and leading
• Delegation
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Negotiation
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance

Licenses and Certifications

• CA-RN (Registered Nurse)
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare
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Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

• Occasional Sitting.
• Constant Walking.
• Constant Standing.
• Constant Bending.