Job Description

Calling All Esteemed Leaders!
Are you a visionary in nursing with a passion for clinical excellence? Do you excel at developing educational programs and enhancing the quality of patient care? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role:
As the Director of Nursing Education, you will spearhead the development and implementation of clinical education programs. 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. You will be pivotal in driving nursing excellence and fostering collaboration with the academic community. Your practice will adhere to The Joint Commission standards, State and Federal regulatory criteria, and professional practice standards.

What You'll Do:

• Operational Innovator 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.
• Evidence-Based Advocate Lead the dissemination of scientific findings that impact clinical outcomes and support evidence-based practices for continuous quality improvement.
• Educational Architect Conduct needs assessments and develop formal and informal education programs that address the age-related needs of our patient populations.
• Excellence Enabler Oversee the Nursing Center of Excellence components like Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, and Clinical Advancement Programs to ensure top-tier care delivery.
• Resource Manager Manage departmental resources, staffing, budget, quality, and performance to improve clinical practice and reduce costs.
• Collaborative Leader Foster a culture of collaboration among stakeholders and escalate issues to governance committees and executive teams as needed.

What You'll Bring:

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

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Contribution Be part of an organization dedicated to transforming nursing practice and enhancing patient care.
• Professional Growth Unleash your potential with opportunities to innovate and lead in a supportive environment.
• Collaborative Culture Work with a team of talented professionals who share your passion for nursing excellence.
• Dynamic Environment Thrive in a fast-paced setting where your expertise will drive meaningful change.
• Vibrant Location Enjoy all the offerings of our lively city, from cultural richness to natural beauty.

Ready to Elevate Nursing Excellence?
If you're a dedicated leader with a passion for clinical education and nursing, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and be a vital part of shaping a healthier future for all.

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 we 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.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act