Clinical Practice Manager

The Wentworth Company

AACN Clinical Practice Manager



The Situation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the world's largest specialty nursing association dedicated to the patients and families who rely on nurses at the most vulnerable times of their lives. Acute and critical care nurses depend on AACN for expert knowledge and the influence tofulfill their promise to patients and their families. AACN drives excellence because nothing less is acceptable. AACN has an exciting opportunity available for a Clinical Practice Manager to join its team in Aliso Viejo, California.

The Position

As an organizational leader, the Clinical Practice Manager ensures excellence in the development and implementation of AACN's clinical practice initiatives, educational programs and products.  The manager provides leadership and development of professional team members, is a role model and integrates established team norms into work processes and systems. Maximizes talent and ensures integration in the organization through relationship building and multiple area projects.

The Clinical Practice Manager will assure expert clinical practice consultation to internal and external stakeholders.

The Organization

Located in Aliso Viejo, California, AACN is dedicated to meeting the needs of its more than 70,000 members who care for acutely and critically ill patients and their families.  A large part of AACN's success comes from its employees. The association goes to great lengths to hire the best and most dynamic professionals in their fields and provides them with the tools they need to stay current and succeed in their jobs.  Working in a supportive and collaborative team environment, AACN's values of accountability, respect, leadership and integrity guide them in their daily work.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience leading people and teams that meet or exceed organizational objectives while developing and delivering high quality products and services. He or she will have a demonstrated track record of driving organizational results and leading organizational change.

The Opportunity

This will be a rewarding opportunity for an individual who can strategize and solve complex problems collaboratively while providing optimal leadership and developing the department team members.

The Compensation

AACN offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a generous vacation and holiday package; a 403(b) retirement program; and other benefits.