Clinical Coach, Medicine

Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Excellence the Clinical Coach is an experienced RN that functions at the unit level to provide just in time clinical support to orientation. The Clinical Coach serves as educator mentor and coach and uses a mix of real-time and pre-planned experiential learning activities and clinical support to achieve quality patient outcomes promote Orientation Teams and promote clinical excellence. The Clinical Coach partners with Clinical Practice Specialists to assess develop evaluate and advance the nursing practice professional identity and wellness of novice and advanced beginner RNs as the transition into new specialty roles.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. 1. Co-creates a psychologically safe environment that empowers a commitment to the priorities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO) 2. Mentors the Orientation Team to support growth and development as a team and in their respective roles as preceptor and orientee 3. Socialize the Orientation Team to unit practices culture and interprofessional team member relationships 4. Integrates evidence-based wellness tactics to support the Orientation Team and their individual role development 5. Creates opportunities to develop professional identity within the orientee and advance or refine professional identity within the preceptor 6. Partners with the orientation team to identify successful time management tactics 7. Facilitates learning conversations with and between the Orientation Team that uncover diverse perspectives and inform practice reinforcement or improvement 8. Engages the Orientation Team in opportunities and dialogue that exposes and reinforces the clinical reasoning that drives clinical decision-making 9. Supports the Orientation Team in exploring ethically challenging situations and identify next steps that maintain integrity 10. Co-creates experiential and evidence-based learning activities that promote interprofessional teamwork 11. Supports the Orientation Team in integrating concepts of social determinants of health diversity equity and inclusion into their practice.

Qualifications :

Knowledge Skills & Abilities 1. Demonstrated ability to think critically develop plan and organize projects. 2. Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. 3. Ability to use computer systems/programs to manage clinical/administrative data. 4. Previous experience with precepting and onboarding. 5. Exceptional clinical expertise in relevant Nursing specialty. 6. General understanding of evidence-based practice. 7. General understanding of core precepting skills

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 4 year / Bachelors Degree (Required)
2. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible for licensure through reciprocity.
3. At least 1 year Experience in a lead clinical role. (Required)
4. 1-3-year Clinical expertise in nursing specialty areas. (Required)
5. BLS Certification (Required)

Additional Information :

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Compensation

• Pay Range: $44.76-$67.19
• Other Compensation (if applicable): 
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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