Director of Clinical Education

Life Link III; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 139,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA with employer match

401k with employer match

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Life Link III is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to lead strategy, operations, and quality of the clinical education program across platforms. You will oversee educators, simulation resources, and partnerships, ensuring alignment with CAMTS standards and organizational priorities.

You will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to advance education, competency assessment, and patient outcomes while supporting sustainable external education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, paramedicine, respiratory therapy, healthcare education, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Must be a Registered Nurse or Paramedic, able to obtain licensure in Life Link III’s operational area.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in clinical education, including leadership.
• Experience in critical care, emergency care, transport medicine, or related clinical environment.
• Designing curricula, assessing competency, facilitating simulation, and evaluating education outcomes.
• Leading people, managing projects, and budgeting for a department or program.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Clinical Education.
• Ensure standardized, evidence-based education and competency assessment across all platforms.
• Collaborate with Clinical Services, Medical Directors, and operations to align education with practice and quality goals.
• Ensure CAMTS standards, regulatory compliance, and documentation.
• Oversee multi-platform simulation program strategy, resources, and outcomes.
• Develop external education opportunities and partnerships to grow the program.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Competency assessment

Simulation coordination

Project management

Budget administration

Written & verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing/paramedicine/RT/healthcare ed/health admin

Registered Nurse or Paramedic license

5+ years in clinical education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Life Link III is a premier, nationally recognized air medical transport company, known for our clinical excellence, superior aviation program and reliable response in providing care to critically ill or injured patients. Our priority is to do everything possible to give every patient their best chance for the best possible outcome - demonstrated by our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care to our patients while on board safe, state-of-the-art aircraft. We continually focus on innovation and work to put cutting-edge technology and education in the hands of our flight medical crew, pilots, mechanics, operational control specialists and communication specialists so we can provide uncompromising care to the communities we serve. We do this work while living out our core values of safety, customer focus, excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

The Director of Clinical Education leads the strategy, operations, quality, and continuous improvement of Life Link III’s clinical education program, ensuring flight clinicians maintain the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to deliver exceptional patient care across all operational platforms. The Director oversees clinical educators, simulation resources, education partnerships, and the clinical education budget while ensuring alignment with CAMTS standards, organizational policies, clinical quality priorities, and operational needs. This role also develops sustainable external education opportunities in critical care and transport medicine. Working collaboratively with clinical, medical, and operational leaders, the Director integrates evidence-based education, simulation, and competency assessment to strengthen clinician performance and improve patient outcomes while advancing Life Link III’s mission and values.

Your Impact:

Leadership & Strategic Direction

Provide strategic and operational leadership for Clinical Education, aligning education priorities with organizational goals and clinical needs.

Clinical Education & Competency

Ensure standardized, evidence-based education, competency assessment, preceptor development, and simulation across all Life Link III platforms.

Collaborate with Clinical Services, Clinical Integrity, Medical Directors, and operational leaders to align education with clinical practice, quality outcomes, safety, and performance improvement.

Accreditation & Compliance

Ensure clinical education programs, documentation, and competency processes meet applicable CAMTS standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Maintain education records and processes that support compliance, accreditation, and continuous readiness.

Simulation Oversight

Provide oversight of the multi-platform simulation program, including strategy, resources, scenario development, equipment, and program effectiveness.

Ensure simulation supports clinical judgment, technical skills, teamwork, and high-risk, low-frequency events.

External Education & Business Development

Develop and lead a sustainable external education business line focused on critical care and transport medicine.

Establish educational offerings, strategic partnerships, and business plans that support customer needs, program growth, and financial sustainability.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, paramedicine, respiratory therapy, healthcare education, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Must be a Registered Nurse or Paramedic, able to obtain licensure for states within the Life Link III operational area and meet the requirements of a Flight Nurse or Paramedic at Life Link III.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in clinical education, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience in critical care, emergency care, transport medicine, or a closely related clinical environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing curricula, assessing competency, facilitating simulation, and evaluating education outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience leading people, managing projects, and administering a departmental or program budget.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, organizational, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to manage concurrent priorities, use sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and perform effectively in a complex healthcare environment.
• Ability to travel to Life Link III locations, conferences, and other travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in healthcare, education, business, administration, or a related field.
• Experience in air medical or critical care transport education.
• Experience managing a simulation center or multi-platform simulation program.
• Experience with CAMTS accreditation standards and survey preparation.
• Experience developing external education programs, partnerships, or revenue-generating services.
• Experience with learning management systems, educational technology, data analysis, and vendor management.
• Experience conducting, presenting, or publishing clinical or educational research or quality improvement work.

What We Offer:

• Yearly Salary Range: $138,699 to $166,439 , based on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage starting the first of the month following date of hire
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• 401k with employer match fully vested
• Generous paid leave and paid time off to foster work/life balance
• Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

Why Join Life Link III?

We are dedicated to making a difference. Our mission-driven culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You'll work alongside passionate professionals in a CAMTS accredited, award-winning program that is committed to improving patient outcomes all while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Compliance/HIPAA:

Must perform work in the manner prescribed by documented work process in order to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations, accreditation standards and laws that apply, specifically work processes that involve billing practices, for avoiding activities that constitute fraud and abuse.

Employment Status Requirements:

Life Link III does not sponsor employment visas of any kind. As a pre-condition of employment, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Life Link III is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment to an equitable workplace extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and termination. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and where all individuals can thrive professionally.

If you require any accommodations to apply or participate in our hiring process, please contact the Life Link III Human Resources team.