Manager of Clinical Education Programs

This position serves as a vital bridge between clinical operations and academic instruction. The incumbent will provide clinical oversight, faculty support, and simulation coordination. This role supports faculty bandwidth, ensures clinical rotations are high-quality and compliant, and contributes to curriculum delivery as a designated LVN clinical instructor.

Essential Functions

• Acts as the primary liaison between Kern Medical and Bakersfield Adult School LVN Program faculty.
• Oversees the assignment, logistics, and documentation of student clinical rotations.
• Develops and aligns clinical learning objectives with BVNPT standards and program outcomes.
• Contributes to curriculum design, planning, and instructional delivery as LVN program faculty.
• Directly supervises, evaluates, and documents LVN student clinical performance.
• Provides coaching and remediation for students requiring additional academic or professional support.
• Participates in meetings, site visits, and documentation efforts related to regulatory compliance and program evaluation.
• Collaborates with simulation staff to integrate simulation activities into the clinical education experience.
• Maintains records, evaluation tools, and instructional plans in accordance with Kern Medical and BVNPT guidelines.
• Uses best practice to guide the development of curriculum; all education and simulation curriculum should be evidence-based with current references and match learning objectives.
• Develops evaluation and follow-up tools to ensure there is a closed gap between education and practice.
• Assures educational programs are in compliance with standards set forth by the appropriate accrediting bodies.
• Assists with training staff members and orienting new staff; works collaboratively with clinicians to manage patient care.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and evidence-based practices, measuring outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, professional governance councils, evaluation and standards development for nursing practice, nursing recognition and well-being activities.
• Completes all competencies, mandatory classes and educational coursework as required by the Department of Nursing.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice; demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.
• Adheres to hospital-approved policies and procedures.
• Adheres to RN scope of practice, as defined by BRN licensure.
• Is knowledgeable of and compliant with ANA Code of Ethics, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and KMC Professional Practice Model.
• Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies; looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities.

Other Functions

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Trains staff members, orients new staff and serves as a mentor to staff as an experienced clinician and manager of care.

Employment Standards

Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with a Bachelor or Associate's degree preferred, and a valid and unrestricted license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse; or possession of an active temporary license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse. Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center. Must possess and maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) throughout the duration of employment. Possess and maintain current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Must complete the state-mandated instructional course, "Teaching in Nursing," offered through Bakersfield Adult School within six (6) months of hire. Completion of this course is required to qualify as approved teaching faculty for the Bakersfield Adult School's Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program. Minimum of three (3) years of full-time direct patient care nursing experience required. Must meet the California BVNPT's faculty qualifications for approved teaching staff.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of: Nursing theory and best practices; clinical education methods; instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; healthcare terminology; BVNPT standards; patient safety protocols; curriculum development; and principles of adult learning.

Skill in: Developing clinical education plans; evaluating student performance; collaborating across disciplines; using electronic record systems; communicating effectively in oral and written form; and facilitating simulation-based learning. Following oral and written instruction and maintaining concise and complete records. Demonstrating practical and theoretical knowledge of nursing care specific to the assigned work area/specialty; meeting content and performance criteria specific to each defined specialty, including the nursing process, leadership/professional development, and unit operation; standard techniques of record maintenance and report writing; using computers and related software applications; keyboarding and using standard office equipment; communicating both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; preparing and maintaining concise and comprehensive required records and reports; establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, other hospital employees, patients and their families.