Full Job Description
Position: Manager of Clinical Education Programs
Definition:
Under the supervision of Kern Medical's Simulation Director, the Manager of Clinical Education Programs serves in a dual-capacity role designed to enhance clinical training and academic continuity. This position functions as both a clinical education leader employed by Kern Medical and an approved clinical faculty member under the Bakersfield Adult School LVN Program, ensuring compliance with the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) program requirements.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
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 simulations curriculum should be evidenced 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.
• Assure 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 (unit or organizational level), 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 is 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.
Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency or complete designated education as a condition of employment.
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 maintain concise and complete records. Demonstrate the practical and theoretical knowledge of nursing care specific to the assigned work area/specialty; meet the content and performance criteria specific to each defined specialty, including the nursing process, leadership/professional development, and unit operation; demonstration of standard techniques of record maintenance and report writing; using computers and related software applications; keyboarding and using standard office equipment; follow oral and written instruction; communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; prepare and maintain concise and comprehensive required records and reports; establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, other hospital employees, patients and their families; dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities.
Supplemental:
A background check may be required for this classification.
All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers". In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
