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Clinical Learning Manager

Galen College of Nursing

Austin, TX

Eligibility
RNAdministrative & Consulting Nurses
Shift
Days
Unit
Psych

Posted Jul 17 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Weekends
No weekends
Term
Permanent
Setting
School
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

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About this role

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Clinical Learning Manager position today!

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Position

Overview

To implement and manage the day-to-day operations of clinical education experiences for nursing students within their assigned program(s). The CLM may assist with identification, negotiation, arrangement, standardization, and evaluation of all clinical experiences as needed with the support of campus leadership. The CLM will focus on logistical, compliance, and quality-monitoring tasks under the guidance and direction of the Director of Clinical Learning (DCL) or campus dean.

Key

Responsibilities

  • Outcomes

a. Collect, organize, and report clinical experience data to support the Director of Clinical Learning’s strategic evaluation and planning via clinical walkthrough surveys and clinical grading audits.

b. Attends and supports campus committee meetings as assigned

c. In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Learning, responsible for ensuring clinical quality delivery through clinical site walkthroughs for each faculty and clinical site every quarter.

  • Faculty

a. Supports faculty with the resolution of student concerns regarding clinical experiences with oversight from the DCL.

b. faculty stay interviews, 90-day and annual evaluations for assigned adjunct clinical faculty.[SW1]

c. interviewing, hiring, retention, and ongoing development of clinical faculty in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Learning and Clinical Faculty Success Specialist.

  • Students

a. Assists with ensuring that all students and faculty are oriented to clinical experiences and compliant with compliance requirements according to Galen and clinical agency policies in collaboration with the campus and college team.

  • Curriculum

a. Implements college-wide initiatives, policy changes, and process updates with direction from the DCL.

  • Resources

a. Assists with the execution of and maintenance of clinical affiliation agreements to ensure that records are current and comply with regulatory standards for clinical experiences.

b. Collaborates with Clinical Faculty Success Specialist, as applicable, to ensure faculty readiness and preparedness for clinical learning instruction and to determine faculty teaching assignments.

  • Governance

a. Responsible for mapping course learning outcomes to specific unit experiences and updating internal clinical agency information as appropriate to support appropriate placement and scheduling.

b. Assist with identifying, negotiating, establishing, maintaining, and evaluating clinical agency partnerships and satisfaction to ensure that a variety of clinical experiences are available for student learning and application of clinical practice under the guidance of the DCL.

  • Community Outreach

a. Serves as the campus point-of-contact to clinical agencies for routine communications, concerns, and site logistics and may escalate to DCL or campus dean.

Position

Requirements

Unencumbered

Licensure

Applicable state as a Registered Nurse.

Education

Minimum qualification of an MSN, or in progress, with at least two (2) years’ experience in clinical education, with nursing background and knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, an understanding of the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives.

Special

Qualifications

At least two (2) years of clinical education experience, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies, excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative, and proficient computer skills in order to collect and analyze data.

Academic nursing certification preferred.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity.

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program.

Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential. Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do. Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions. Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration. Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Clinical Learning Manager

Galen College of Nursing

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Education: Minimum qualification of an MSN, or in progress, with at least two (2) years’ experience in clinical education, with nursing background and knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectiv· from this posting

Requirements

  • Unencumbered
  • Applicable state as a Registered Nurse.
  • Minimum qualification of an MSN, or in progress, with at least two (2) years’ experience in clinical education, with nursing background and knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, an understanding of the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives.
  • Special
  • At least two (2) years of clinical education experience, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies, excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative, and proficient computer skills in order to collect and analyze data.
  • Academic nursing certification preferred.

Place

City
Austin, TX
Median rent
$1,729/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$93,658/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
2% below the national average

Austin area index 98.1, where 100 is the national average.

Austin blends Texas charm with live-music energy, outdoor living along Lady Bird Lake, and a booming tech-driven economy. Nurses relocating here will find a sun-sooked city where food trucks, hiking trails, and a friendly, fast-growing community define the lifestyle.

Map showing the location of Austin, TX
Approximate location in Austin, TX. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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