Manager Nursing and Clinical Education

Job Code: 28820

Step into a high impact leadership role where you will shape the future of nursing excellence. As Manager of Nursing and Clinical Education, you will lead innovative education strategies, elevate clinical practice, and empower teams across the continuum of care.

In this role, you will lead and oversee the Nursing Professional Development team and simulation function, delivering high quality education, training, and growth opportunities across inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. You will ensure alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices to advance clinical excellence and workforce readiness across the continuum of care.

This is your opportunity to influence how nurses learn, grow, and deliver exceptional patient care. If you are a forward thinking leader who thrives on collaboration, drives change, and is passionate about developing others, we invite you to bring your vision and make a lasting impact.

What you will do!

• Lead, mentor, and manage staff across diverse areas including but not limited to ambulatory care, simulation training, clinical education, and certification coordination

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs and professional development initiatives that enhance nursing practice and patient care outcomes

• Collaborate with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs and identify opportunities for staff development

• Oversee simulation-based education activities, ensuring fidelity to clinical scenarios and best practices in adult learning

• Manage performance, professional growth, and development through coaching, feedback, and evaluation

• Facilitate resource allocation, budgeting, and scheduling to optimize operations

• Utilitie data and feedback to continuously improve educational programs and professional development strategies

• Promote a culture of lifelong learning, professional growth, and evidence-based practice within the nursing workforce

• Serve as a key liaison between nursing leadership, education, and other departments to support integrated workforce development
Our ideal candidate will posess:

• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program required

• BSN required; MSN preferred

• Minimum 4 years’ nursing experience required; direct patient care experience preferred

• Minimum 3 years’ leadership experience required

• Specialty nursing certification preferred

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders

• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Working Conditions

• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact Lindsay Buchanan at lbuchanan@kh.org the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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