RN Manager of Education and Quality en Oklahoma City Indian Clinic

Description

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services not only include basic medical care, but also dental, optometry, behavioral health services, fitness, nutrition and other family programs.

Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism.

We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care.

OKCIC is seeking an RN Manager of Education and Quality. This position is responsible for leading, developing, and evaluating clinical education programs and quality improvement initiatives within the organization. This role ensures that nursing staff possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and support to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. The RN collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to align educational activities with regulatory requirements, organizational goals, and best practices in nursing care.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing orientation, competency, and continuing education programs tailored to outpatient clinic needs.
• Assess educational needs of clinical staff and design evidence-based learning programs to support onboarding, competency validation, ongoing development, and compliance.
• Oversee clinical orientation programs for new nurses and ensure consistent preceptor training.
• Coordinate and deliver in-services, workshops, simulation, and continuing education opportunities.
• Ensure educational content aligns with current standards of practice, accreditation, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA).
• Support culturally responsive education that incorporates tribal traditions, values, and health practices.
• Provide hands-on training, in-services, and educational resources to ensure nursing staff remain current with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.
• Maintain records of staff training, licensure, certifications, and ongoing competency evaluations.
• Lead nursing quality improvement projects using data and feedback to improve patient outcomes, safety, and clinic workflows.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as patient satisfaction, infection control, immunization rates, and care coordination.
• Assist in regulatory readiness, including compliance with Indian Health Service (IHS), The Joint Commission, HRSA, CMS, and other accrediting or funding bodies.
• Collaborate with risk management and nursing leadership on root cause analyses, incident reviews, and corrective action planning.
• Support nurse department and quality support staff
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff across departments.
• Partner with tribal leadership, community programs, and other departments to support health education and outreach initiatives.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive environment that values both professional development and cultural heritage.

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is a non-profit organization and not federal employment. Indian preference hiring laws apply. The Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Clinic adheres to all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including protections based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, veteran status, and other characteristics as required by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

• Must align with OKCIC vision, mission and core values.
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, medical marijuana license holders who test positive for marijuana will not be qualified for this position.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum three years experience as a practicing professional nurse (RN), Experience.
• At least 2 years in clinical education, quality, or nursing management.Experience with quality data reporting, regulatory standards, and adult learning principles.
• Experience in tracking, trending, and analyzing clinical performance data preferred. Participating in collaborating in the integration of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and guidelines. Evaluating organizational compliance with AAAHC,TJC  and OSHA standards when applicable.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support A and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association are required in the first six months. 
• Strong knowledge of nursing practice standards and quality improvement methods (PDSA, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Ability to analyze data, generate reports, and lead evidence-based changes.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software, electronic health records (EHR), and learning management systems.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.