Director Clinical Education RN

Located at St. Mary Medical Center, you will collaborate with the leadership team to plan and execute educational strategies that align with our Nursing Strategic Plan. Your practice will adhere to The Joint Commission standards, State and Federal regulatory criteria, and professional practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Bring to life our Professional Practice Model through the enhancement and implementation of patient care practices, including clinical pathways, policies, procedures, standards, and data collection.
• Lead the dissemination of scientific findings that impact clinical outcomes and support evidence-based practices for continuous quality improvement.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop formal and informal education programs that address the age-related needs of our patient populations.
• Oversee the Nursing Center of Excellence components like Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, and Clinical Advancement Programs to ensure top-tier care delivery.
• Manage departmental resources, staffing, budget, quality, and performance to improve clinical practice and reduce costs.
• Foster a culture of collaboration among stakeholders and escalate issues to governance committees and executive teams as needed.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing; a Ph.D. is preferred.
• 5 years in nursing and 3 years in a hospital setting, with a preference for experience in adult learning program development.
• California Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• Advanced clinical nursing skills, theoretical knowledge, and a scientific approach to patient outcome analysis.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in computer skills for presenting findings.
• Expertise in regulatory requirements to integrate into patient care delivery systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals and administrators.

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.

Pay

The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. The base pay range is $85.73 - $135.35 per hour. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full time, Day shift.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices, and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.