ACAD NURSE MGR

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Academic Program Manager serves as an educator, learning facilitator, change agent, collaborator, leader, advisor, mentor, and consultant to Nursing Externs. The role supports optimal patient outcomes through clinical and professional leadership, role-modeling, coaching, consulting, collaboration, and nursing education. The manager assesses learning needs, uses evidence-based educational activities, evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of education, oversees initial and ongoing competency progress, maintains records, and performs other nursing education assignments as directed by the Director of Education. Adult learning principles and varied teaching and learning styles must be applied in educational activities and programs. The manager communicates and interacts with genuine sensitivity to Nurse Externs’ cultural and generational differences. The role develops and implements plans with strategies, timelines, and resources; maintains and enhances the instructional curriculum, externship opportunities, and placement; coordinates placements and externship activities; and supports students through problem-solving, training, instruction, assessment, and regular progress verification. The manager also assists with preceptor orientation and helps graduates with resume writing, interview techniques, and other job-search skills. The position requires collaboration with interprofessional teams, leaders, clinical affiliates, units, and other stakeholders, along with confidentiality, strong organization, and a flexible schedule to be available and visible to Nurse Externs across shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited non-online institution.
Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
Licensed RN able to practice within the State of Mississippi, due upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows efficiently.
Skills in database management and record keeping.
Ability to perform as a team leader and team member, cooperate with others, give directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
Knowledge and competence in all skills performed within the program.
Ability to communicate and interact with sensitivity to Nurse Externs’ cultural and generational differences.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing or adult education.

Responsibilities

Conduct needs assessments and provide evidence-based nursing education activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of nursing education activities and oversee initial and ongoing competency progress.
Maintain education records and perform other nursing education assignments as directed by the Director of Education.
Apply adult learning principles and a variety of teaching and learning styles.
Develop, prepare, and implement program plans that specify strategies, timelines, resources, and expected outcomes.
Provide ongoing training, instruction, and assessment to help students meet clinical objectives, and verify their progress regularly.
Achieve assigned Nurse Extern-to-hire metrics.
Maintain and enhance the program’s instructional curriculum, nurse externship opportunities, and placement.
Develop and maintain communication and relationships with clinical affiliations.
Provide problem-solving support for students and assist with preceptor orientation.
Coordinate and schedule placements for Nurse Externs.
Coordinate and oversee externship activities, including unit visits and evaluations.
Analyze issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the needs of Nurse Externs, clinical affiliates, units, and the organization.
Collaborate with interprofessional teams, leaders, and others to facilitate nursing practice and positive outcomes.
Serve as a role model by demonstrating positive team behaviors and encouraging self-development.
Maintain confidentiality and remain flexible and visible to Nurse Externs across shifts.
Assist graduates with resume writing, interview techniques, and other job-search techniques.