Senior Director Clinical Education RN

Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Senior Director Clinical Education RN at Providence Health and Services summary: Senior nursing leader responsible for directing residency, fellowship, and research clinical education programs across a central healthcare division. Oversees curriculum delivery, accreditation compliance, faculty development, and multi-project change initiatives to improve nurse retention and professional development. Requires RN license, bachelor's in nursing (master's preferred), extensive acute care and supervisory experience, and expertise in adult learning and program management. Description Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a visionary with a flair for nursing education and a deep commitment to excellence in healthcare? Do you excel at fostering innovation and driving transformative change in complex environments? If so, then we have a remarkable opportunity for you! The Role: As the Division Director for Residency, Fellowship and Research, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of clinical education throughout our Central Division. Based in a dynamic and supportive setting, you will ensure the organization and operational excellence of Clinical Academy programs across the care continuum. Your leadership will effectively align program initiatives with strategic goals, primarily focusing on nurse retention and professional development. You will spearhead the delivery of Clinical Academy curriculum to Transition in Practice nurses—Residents & Fellows—ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and increasing the number of PTAP-accredited facilities. What You’ll Do? Matrix Mastery: Navigate a highly matrixed organization, supporting service area directors, managers, and ministry-level CNOs. Skill Balancing: Harmonize diverse skills and competencies to achieve stellar communication and organizational excellence. Leadership Guidance: Provide critical information and direction to leadership regarding quality and safety performance. Multi-Project Management: Tackle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Change Agency: Champion standardized best practices to create high-performing programs that foster engagement and retention. What You’ll Bring? Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Master’s Degree or higher if initial degree is in a non-nursing discipline. Experience: 10 years of acute nursing experience; 7 years in supervisory roles; 3 years in nursing education preferred. Licensing: Registered Nurse License upon hire. Skills: Advanced knowledge in education program development, adult learning principles, and communication. Organizational Impact: Ability to assess clinical and organizational issues, influencing strategic direction effectively. Industry Knowledge: Contemporary understanding of healthcare trends, standards, laws, and electronic systems. Why Join Us? Transform Lives: Contribute to an organization that is revolutionizing healthcare delivery and improving lives. Innovative Environment: Be empowered to explore new ideas and unleash your potential in a supportive setting. Professional Growth: Collaborate with a team of talented, passionate professionals dedicated to excellence. Dynamic Challenge: Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving industry with rewarding opportunities. Community Connection: Embrace the vibrant culture and beauty of our location, enriching both personal and professional life. Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? If you are a dedicated leader with a passion for nursing education, we invite you to apply! Join our team and help us craft a brighter, healthier future for all. 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 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. About the Team Providence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Requsition ID: 409371 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Clinical Education Job Function: Clinical Support Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Leadership Department: 4007 SS CNTRL DIV EDU ADMIN Address: OR Portland 4400 NE Halsey St Work Location: Providence Health Plaza (HR) Bldg 1-Portland Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $80.97 - $127.84 The amounts listed 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. PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Medical Education Director, Location:Portland, OR-97204 Keywords: clinical education, nursing residency, nursing fellowship, RN leadership, accreditation compliance, curriculum development, nurse retention, adult learning, clinical program director

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