Manager, Clinical Curriculum and Practice Specialist
About The Position
This is a unique leadership opportunity for a clinically focused, outcomes-driven professional to lead systemwide education and professional development initiatives across UPMC while continuing to actively contribute to strategic projects and program implementation. As a working manager, this role combines people leadership with hands-on responsibility for advancing key organizational priorities related to onboarding, competency management, nurse residency, preceptor development, and workforce readiness. The Clinical Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of Clinical Curriculum Practice Specialists, ensuring high-quality educational programs and competency processes that support safe, evidence-based patient care. The role partners closely with operational and nursing leaders across the system to identify practice gaps, implement education strategies, standardize onboarding and orientation programs, and measure program effectiveness through outcomes such as competency attainment, staff engagement, retention, and quality metrics. In addition to supervising and mentoring staff, the manager will lead and participate in strategic projects, driving the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative education and workforce development initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to influence practice and professional development at a system level while making a direct impact on the growth and success of both clinical staff and the education team.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required; Doctorate preferred
- Minimum four years of clinical experience with at least three years in a relevant specialty required
- Demonstrated leadership experience including team supervision and program management
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Experience with education technology and Microsoft applications
- Act 34
- Registered Nurse or other clinical licensed professional
Nice To Haves
- Experience in clinical education, professional development, or related field preferred
- Leadership experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate Clinical Curriculum Practice Specialist team, including performance management and development planning
- Ensure appropriate workload distribution and coverage across assigned programs
- Lead implementation and evaluation of orientation and continuing education programs aligned with organizational priorities, including residency programs, preceptor development, orientation and onboarding standardizations
- Identify clinical practice gaps and develop evidence-based education strategies to improve patient outcomes
- Partner with leadership to develop and implement competency validation processes
- Monitor and measure effectiveness of programs through outcomes such as competency, retention, and quality metrics
- Support compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements through education and training initiatives
- Serve as a mentor to Clinical Curriculum Practice Specialists, clinical professional development staff and direct care staff
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of education initiatives with clinical and organizational priorities
- Participate in teaching clinical-related content across disciplines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
