Program Manager, Nursing Academic Affiliations

Hourly Pay Range: $43.69 - $67.72 (determined by expertise and experience)

Program Manager, Nursing Academic Affiliations

Location:

Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL

Employment Type:

Full Time (Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm)

Travel:
Yes, to other Endeavor Health sites for meetings periodically

This leadership role is primarily responsible for coordinating and facilitating structures and processes that support external nursing students pursuing clinical experiences at Endeavor Health for undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees. The Program Manager develops and maintains collegial relationships with Endeavor Health's academic School of Nursing partners. In addition, the role promotes ongoing professional development of nurses to pursue advanced degrees and certification in nursing specialties.

• Acts as a liaison and contact to School of Nursing partners.
• Coordinates regular communication with School of Nursing partners.
• Oversees the placement of all nursing students in undergraduate and graduate clinical experiences for Endeavor Health.
• Leads the review process of applications from both internal and external nursing students seeking clinical placement.
• Coordinates placement of clinical groups on units.
• Assures timely responses to clinical experience applications.
• Maintains records of all internal and external nurse applicants requesting clinical experience at Endeavor Health.
• Maintains database(s) to evaluate the number of students placed, number of students denied, preceptors working with students and other needed data as requested.
• Evaluates clinical instructors overseeing undergraduate nursing students at Endeavor Health sites.

• Oversees the Master Affiliation Agreements and Program Memorandums for specific nursing programs.
• Consults with Endeavor legal counsel regarding issues/concerns/questions related to school agreements.
• Addresses any issues/concerns that arise with student and/or faculty during clinical rotations.

• Guides students in the process of implementing a student project at Endeavor Health.
• Identifies and participates in evidence-based and nursing research projects.
• Mentors others in nursing evidence-based and research projects.
• Participates in the Professional Nursing Organization of choice to generate energy, contribute to the flow and communication of new nursing knowledge, and to advocate for the needs of nurses and society.
• Advocates for nurses to practice to the full extent of their role in the delivery of health care.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in nursing is required;
  Doctorate in Nursing Practice is desirable.
• Certification:
  Current Professional Nursing Licensure in the State of Illinois; current nursing specialty certification (if none, must obtain within one year of assuming role); current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or Neonatal Resuscitation as applicable to role.
• Experience:
  
  At least five years of experience with professional organizations, committees, and councils promoting the advancement of nursing.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal skills; commitment to teamwork and collaboration; presentation skills; commitment to continued personal development; proven leadership abilities; knowledge of data management; critical thinking; self-direction; strong verbal and written communication; flexibility in work schedule.

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday pay based on job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career Pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Parking.
• Wellness Program Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account Options.
• Retirement Options with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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