Clinical Program Manager RN - Education RIH

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 106,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Clinical Program Manager for RN Education and Professional Practice to advance nursing practice and manage system-wide educational programs. You will collaborate with system and facility leaders to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives aligning with clinical excellence and lifelong learning.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, regulatory alignment, and the integration of technologies like e-learning and simulations to support diverse learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Current RN license in applicable state(s); in good standing.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification to be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and evaluating the nursing professional practice model across the system.
• Support governance structures to empower nurses and enhance decision-making.
• Facilitate programs for certification, recognition, and career advancement.
• Collaborate to standardize nursing policies and clinical practice guidelines.
• Ensure consistency of professional practice standards across facilities.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Leadership experience

Education program development

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related field

Current RN license in applicable state(s)

BLS certification

Certification within one year of hire

Job description

SUMMARY

The Clinical Program Manager, RN Education and Professional Practice is a dual-focused leadership role responsible for advancing nursing professional practice and managing educational programs across the health system. This position collaborates with system and facility-level leaders to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that promote clinical excellence, professional development, and lifelong learning. By integrating professional practice standards with innovative educational strategies, the Clinical Program Manager ensures alignment with organizational goals, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
• Assist in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing professional practice model across the system
• Support professional governance structures to empower nurses and enhance collaborative decision-making.
• Facilitate programs that promote certification, professional recognition, and career advancement.
• Collaborate with leaders to standardize and maintain nursing policies and clinical practice guidelines.
• Ensure consistency in professional practice standards across facilities
• Support efforts to achieve and sustain nursing excellence designations
• Develop initiatives to recognize nursing contributions and foster a culture of engagement and retention.
• Design and implement education programs, including orientation, onboarding, competency development, and specialty training.
• Use evidence-based approaches to align educational initiatives with clinical and organizational priorities.
• Integrate technology, such as e-learning platforms and simulation, to enhance learning experiences and address diverse learning styles and needs.
• Serve as a liaison between the System Director, facility leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to align professional practice and education initiatives.
• Coordinate resources and best practices across facilities to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Ensure professional practice and education programs meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports for internal and external audits.
• Use data to evaluate the impact of professional practice and education programs on clinical outcomes and staff engagement
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement evidence-based solutions.
• For a Magnet designated facility this role would serve as the Magnet Program Coordinator.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field preferred
• Current RN license in applicable state(s); in good standing.
• BLS certification required.
• ; Certification to be obtained within one year of hire.
• Certification to be obtained within one year of hire.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, including 2 years of leadership, professional practice, or education experience
• Experience with education initiatives or multi-state responsibilities is highly desirable
• Experience with Magnet is highly desirable

Supervises up to 50 FTE

Pay Range: $105,705.60-$211,369.60

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission