Job DescriptionThe 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.
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.
About the TeamThe Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
