Director Clinical Education

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a nursing education and professional practice leader with a passion for caregiver development, evidence‑based practice, and clinical excellence? Do you thrive in complex healthcare environments where education, shared governance, and Magnet/Pathway recognition are central to advancing quality and patient outcomes? If so, we invite you to explore this impactful leadership opportunity.

The Role: 

The individual in this position provides leadership across the ministry and is responsible for:

• Providing leadership of departmental operations
• Providing leadership for educational and professional development activities for caregivers across the ministry
• Providing consistent departmental input, implementation, and evaluation of standardized ministry, service‑area, regional, and system educational programs and initiatives
• Developing strategy and implementing tactical plans for achieving and maintaining Pathway or Magnet recognition
• Directing the organization’s Pathway/Magnet process as the on‑site resource for the ANCC recognition program

This role plays a critical part in advancing professional nursing practice, clinical inquiry, and a culture of excellence aligned with organizational values and regulatory expectations.

What You'll Do:

Leadership

• Lead the daily operations of the Education department, providing direction, coaching, and mentoring to staff.

• Create and monitor the ministry‑focused Education and Professional Practice budget in collaboration with Service Area and Regional leaders.

Education & Professional Development

• Provide caregiver educational opportunities across the facility based on learning needs assessments, patient care requirements, regulatory needs, and regional standardization.

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of regional education and professional development programs, including orientation, competency assessment, in‑service education, and continuing professional development.

• Evaluate satisfaction, effectiveness, and clinical impact of educational programs.

Magnet / Pathway Recognition

• Develop strategy and tactical plans for achieving and retaining Pathway/Magnet recognition.

• Direct the ministry’s Pathway/Magnet process as the on‑site ANCC resource.

• Co‑lead the ministry‑based Pathway/Magnet leadership structure with the CNO, supported by service‑area and regional resources.

Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP)

• Influence a culture of clinical inquiry using evidence to inform quality initiatives, practice improvements, and generation of new knowledge through research.

• Develop mentors to lead EBP teams in support of clinical inquiry initiatives.

Shared Governance

• Facilitate the development, education, implementation, support, outcomes, and evaluation of ministry‑based shared governance.

Collaboration

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with ministry and regional leaders, external agencies, academic partners, and interprofessional partners by fostering open communication.

Regulatory Support

• Partner with ministry and nursing leaders to design and implement improvements that support regulatory requirements through educational activities.

• Contribute to the development of regional policies, procedures, and guidelines related to education and professional practice.

What You'll Bring:

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required - if the master’s degree is not in nursing education or education, a post‑master’s certificate in nursing education is strongly preferred upon hire or within four years

• California Registered Nurse License (required upon hire)

• Membership in at least one nationally recog