Extern Program Manager Full Time Days

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Extern Program Manager Full Time Days Position Summary

The Extern Program Manager, in collaboration with the Extern Program Lead Clinical Coach, is responsible for the overall Nurse Extern facilitation in support of the professional model of nursing practice.

The incumbent acts as a consultant for areas that hire nurse externs and meets with nursing leadership to ensure structures and supports are in place to expand the programs successfully. The incumbent is responsible for assessing the needs of orientation and training programs, collaborating with clinical education to develop, execute, and evaluate program objectives, and for ongoing improvement of a competency-based orientation. The Extern Program Manager will work with the Extern Program Lead Clinical Coach to ensure consistency in program implementation and evaluation. As the number of externs continues to expand, the Extern Program Manager can also assist with operational needs, such as cohort coordination, as needed. The Externs hiring manager makes daily preceptor assignments for all Nurse Externs. Provide support and guidance to all employed nurse externs. Work to create efficient systems and workflows for the extern/ residency programs. Refines and maintains the Nurse Extern Program to meet the educational support needs of the Nursing Department staff. Utilizes the Abrazo Nurse Extern Program philosophy, policy, and objectives for nurse externs to facilitate their smooth transition into professional nursing practice. Coordinates the entry of the graduate nurse extern into the program, including requisite assessment, preclinical and clinical orientation, and the competency verification process. Oversees implementation of the Nurse Extern Program curriculum, in collaboration with the Extern Program Lead, Facility Coach, with input from nursing leadership. Assists with coordinating classes, specialized courses, group sessions, and other activities that constitute the program curriculum, which are based on adult learning principles and the Tenet model. Selects varied teaching strategies, as appropriate, for classroom and clinical experience. Develops and implements innovative models of instruction to support clinical learning as warranted, using an evidence-based approach to practice. Selects varied teaching strategies, as appropriate, for classroom and clinical experience. Develops and implements innovative models of instruction to support clinical learning in seminars and at the bedside. Observes and evaluates resident practice in collaboration with preceptors and Directors, and recommends changes, as warranted, using an evidence-based approach to practice. Interacts with staff in an ethical, consistent, fair, and timely manner—other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

THE EXTERN PROGRAM MANAGER FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred: Master’s Degree

Experience:

Preferred: 3+ years of experience in Nursing and Education

Certifications:

Required: Current RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS)

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