Director of Nursing Education & Innovation

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Director of Professional Development & Innovation to lead nursing education, professional practice, and workforce development across the organization. The role focuses on advancing patient outcomes, caregiver engagement, and organizational performance through strategic leadership and collaboration with clinical, operational, and executive leaders.

Responsibilities include developing strategies for education, onboarding, continuing

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ progressive leadership experience in nursing education, professional development, workforce development, organizational effectiveness, or healthcare operations preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience with responsibility for strategic planning and program development preferred.
• Master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, education, organizational development, business administration, public health, or a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategies for nursing education, professional development, innovation, professional practice, workforce development, and nursing excellence aligned with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Oversees nursing education programs, competency management, onboarding, transition-to-practice programs, continuing education, and leadership development initiatives.
• Leads professional practice, evidence-based practice, nursing research, and scholarly activities that advance clinical excellence, patient outcomes, and professional growth.

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Director of Professional Development & Innovation to lead nursing education, professional practice, and workforce development across the organization. The role focuses on advancing patient outcomes, caregiver engagement, and organizational performance through strategic leadership and collaboration with clinical, operational, and executive leaders.

Responsibilities include developing strategies for education, onboarding, continuing