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Manager Education & Clinical Excellence at Rutland Regional Medical Center

Rutland Regional Medical Center Rutland, VT

Job Description


Manager Education & Clinical Excellence

The Manager of Education & Clinical Excellence provides leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for clinical and non-clinical programs across the organization. These programs support the hospital's mission, regulatory compliance, staff development, onboarding, and overall quality of care. This role ensures ongoing professional development, fosters evidence-based practice, and promotes a culture of learning and excellence across all levels of the organization.

Minimum Education

  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Masters Degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration or related field required.

Minimum Work Experience

  • 5 years progressive experience in healthcare including minimum of 2 years in a leadership or education based role.
  • Proven experience managing or contributing to Magnet designation efforts and Nursing Shared Governance structure.

Required Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed in the State of Vermont (RN).
  • Certified in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC), Nursing Education (CNE), Clinical Nursing Education (CNE-cl) and/or related credentials preferred. Certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of staff development, regulatory education and nursing professional practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to be successful working with diverse teams and promote equity, inclusion and access in education and professional development.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Magnet principles, nursing excellence frameworks and shared decision-making models.
  • Strong skill set in instruction design, adult learning theory and regulatory readiness.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent professional presentation skills.
  • Ability to interact with and engage all levels of management as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft desktop applications and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Salary Range = $107,000 - $156,000



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Typical mid-level pay: $118k for Medical and Health Services Managers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$118k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$70k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $219k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 83% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+23%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
62,100 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024