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.
• Frequent Squatting.
• Occasional Climbing.
• Occasional Kneeling.
• Seldom Crawling.
• Constant Hand Use.
• Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
• Frequent Grasping.
• Occasional Fine Manipulation.
• Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
• Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
• Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
• Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).

Lifting

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Carrying

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Working Environment

• Seldom Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
• Constant Working around equipment and machinery. Clinical equipment and machinery.
• Seldom Walking on uneven ground.
• Seldom Exposure to excessive noise.
• Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
• Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals.
• Frequent Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
• Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
• Frequent Use of respirator.
• Constant Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc.. Hazardous drugs included.

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Travel Requirements

• 20% travel:

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience


Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.



You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $71.77 - $95.10 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.