Director of Nursing Education

City of Hope; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope seeks a Director of Nursing Education to provide strategic leadership across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will partner with the Chief Nursing Officer to advance evidence-based practice, staff development, and transformational leadership while promoting continuous improvement and education initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading Magnet-related activities, guiding nurse educators, overseeing education programs, and fostering partnerships with academic

Qualifications

• Licensed as a professional registered nurse in Georgia.
• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) required, Doctorate preferred.
• Five to seven years of clinical experience.
• Four to five years of progressive leadership experience with focus on clinical operations.
• Experience with professional nursing standards, leadership, professional development, nursing education.
• Certification from a professional nursing organization required.
• Very strong background in hematology.
• Magnet® experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads Magnet Recognition Program readiness, improvement strategies, redesignation and site visits.
• Serves as liaison to the ANCC Magnet Program Office and promotes Magnet principles.
• Supports nursing strategic goals, patient satisfaction initiatives, and Shared Governance/SDM.
• Provides education, guidance, and mentoring to nurses in councils and governance.
• Identifies gaps in nursing practice and partners on evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Oversees Magnet budgeting and integration of ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
• Leads nursing and clinical education programs and oversees nurse educators.
• Oversees nursing policy management and supports professional development and national certification.
• Provides oversight for New Graduate Residency, Nursing Fellowship, Clinical Ladder, and Professional Certification programs.
• Supports educational and research opportunities for students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff.
• Develops innovative nursing practice, education, recognition, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Develops and implements strategies to improve patient experience, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
• Uses data and workflow improvements to drive accountability and performance.
• Leads patient experience meetings, leadership rounding, and mentors leaders across clinical disciplines.
• Partners with enterprise and clinical leaders on education, improvement projects, and patient experience initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical operations

Education & training

Professional standards

Nursing education

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (MSN)

Doctorate (PhD)

Job description

Director of Nursing Education

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked among the top in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The Director provides strategic leadership for nursing and clinical practice across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care and improved clinical outcomes. The role partners with the Chief Nursing Officer to advance professional and interprofessional practice, staff development, evidence‑based care, and operational excellence. The Director also serves as a change agent, building partnerships across clinical teams, academic institutions, and professional organizations while promoting continuous improvement, technology adoption, lifelong learning, and transformational leadership aligned with City of Hope’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

The successful candidate:

• Leads the Magnet Recognition Program, including readiness assessment, improvement strategies, redesignation, site visits, and RN research
• Serves as liaison to the ANCC Magnet Program Office and promotes Magnet principles throughout the organization
• Supports nursing strategic goals, patient satisfaction initiatives, and Shared Governance/Shared Decision‑Making
• Provides education, guidance, and mentoring to nurses participating in councils, committees, and shared governance
• Identifies gaps in nursing practice and partners with operational leaders on evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
• Oversees Magnet budgeting and supports integration of ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
• Leads nursing and clinical education programs, including oversight of nurse educators and system‑wide educational initiatives
• Oversees nursing policy management and supports professional development, career advancement, and national certification
• Provides oversight for New Graduate Residency, Nursing Fellowship, Clinical Ladder, and Professional Certification programs
• Supports educational and research opportunities for students, residents, fellows, faculty, and clinical staff
• Develops innovative nursing practice, education, recognition, recruitment, and retention strategies
• Develops and implements strategies to improve patient experience, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes
• Uses data and workflow improvements to drive accountability and sustained performance
• Leads patient experience meetings, supports leadership rounding, and mentors leaders across clinical disciplines
• Partners with enterprise and clinical leaders on education, improvement projects, and patient experience initiatives

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Licensed as a professional registered nurse in Georgia
• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) required, Doctorate preferred
• Five to seven years of clinical experience
• Four to five years of progressive leadership experience with focus on clinical operations
• Experience with professional nursing standards, leadership, professional development, nursing education
• Certification from a professional nursing organization required
• Very strong background in hematology
• Magnet® experience preferred

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.