Manager - Clinical Education

St. Charles Health System, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is seeking a Nurse Manager for Clinical Education in Bend, OR. The role leads education programs, onboarding, competency validation, and professional development to support clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing with RN licensure in Oregon, 5+ years nursing experience, and 3+ years in leadership. Master’s in a related field is preferred; managerial responsibilities include budget oversight and staff development.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure in Oregon; minimum 5 years of nursing experience.
• At least 3 years in progressively responsible leadership roles.
• Experience overseeing clinical education and medical education programs preferred.
• Proven ability to manage programs, budgets, and compliance in a health system.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evaluation of evidence-based clinical education initiatives.
• Oversee onboarding, competency management, and continuing education programs.
• Partner with leaders to set educational priorities and improve caregiver performance.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation standards are met across education activities.
• Direct reports within the Clinical Education department and drive team performance.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education program development

Regulatory compliance

Clinical education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in healthcare-related field

Job description

Salary range: $135,000 - $200,000/year ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Nurse Manager – Clinical Education REPORTS TO POSITION: RN Director – Clinical Education DEPARTMENT: Clinical Education DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2026 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Clinical Education Department is a system-wide support service that provides education, clinical practice support, and professional development opportunities for nursing, allied health, medical staff, and community partners at St. Charles Health System. This integrated department delivers services across multiple domains, including: Clinical Practice & Professional Development: Onboarding/Orientation, Competency Management, Continuing Education, Professional Role Development, Collaborative Partnerships, and American Heart Association Training Center. Medical Education: Graduate and undergraduate medical education, residency and fellowship programs, student clinical rotations, and partnerships with academic institutions. Continuing Medical Education (CME): Accredited continuing education programming for medical staff, ensuring alignment with national standards and maintenance of licensure requirements.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Clinical Education Manager provides operational leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of clinical education and professional development programs across St. Charles Health System. This role leads the implementation, evaluation, and ongoing management of education, competency, onboarding, transition-to-practice, and professional development initiatives to support clinical excellence, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and organizational priorities. The Clinical Education Manager is accountable for program performance, caregiver development, resource stewardship, and achievement of departmental goals. In partnership with the Director of Clinical Education and organizational leaders, this role advances evidence-based practice, professional standards, competency management, continuing education, clinical policy and practice initiatives, workforce development partnerships, and American Heart Association training programs, while providing leadership for assigned caregivers, programs, and operational functions. This position directly manages caregivers in the Clinical Education department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

Manages the development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainment of evidence-based clinical practice, education, and professional development initiatives designed to advance caregiver competency and improve patient and caregiver outcomes. Partners with nursing, allied health, and operational leaders to support clinically sound standards of care, competency expectations, and educational practices. Participates in the development, implementation, and review of policies, procedures, standards, and related educational resources for nursing and allied health practice. Ensures assigned professional practice and education initiatives align with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities.

OPERATIONAL & PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

Manages assigned Clinical Education programs and services in alignment with departmental and organizational priorities. Translates strategic objectives into operational plans, program goals, workflows, and measurable outcomes. Partners with organizational leaders and key stakeholders to identify educational priorities, workforce needs, and opportunities to improve caregiver development, clinical practice, quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Oversees assigned service areas, which may include onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, professional development, collaborative partnerships, and American Heart Association training programs. Monitors program performance and identifies gaps, risks, barriers, and opportunities, implementing action plans and continuous improvement strategies as needed. Ensures programs and services meet organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and the needs of diverse clinical and operational environments.

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance clinical education, professional practice, workforce development, and organizational priorities. Supports nursing excellence and professional practice initiatives in partnership with nursing leadership and key stakeholders. Represents Clinical Education on assigned committees, councils, workgroups, and community partnerships, facilitating effective communication and coordination across stakeholders.

EDUCATION

Assesses learning, competency, professional development, and practice needs by evaluating caregiver performance, clinical practice, and organizational data to identify gaps and determine appropriate interventions. Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and competency validation activities using a variety of learning methodologies and delivery modalities. Collaborates with organizational partners to support education related to clinical systems, technology, workflow, practice changes, and other operational initiatives. Supports the implementation and ongoing management of orientation, onboarding, mandatory education, licensure, certification, competency, and continuing education requirements for assigned caregiver populations. Evaluates educational and program outcomes and applies findings to support continuous improvement and accreditation requirements. Responsible for budget development, regular monitoring, accountability and meeting all operational targets for all areas within span of control. Hires, directs, coaches, and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high-performance team that meets organizational and department goals. Monitors and ensures all direct reports are current with compliance and safety requirements. Implements and manages all organizational safety directives and goals. Provides and oversees team’s delivery of customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate. Creates a healing environment that supports all aspects of care, respects the wholeness of the individual, and demonstrates therapeutic presence through attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience for patients and caregivers. Facilitate the growth and development of a culturally competent team in the provision of appropriate care to patients and family members who belong to diverse cultural backgrounds. Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects. Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in healthcare related field including but not limited to: Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Public Health or Business Administration.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Required: Current Oregon RN license.
• Preferred: Certification in NPD practice; Certification in healthcare leadership.

EXPERIENCE

• Required: Minimum of 5 years of related nursing experience required, including at least 3 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, with a minimum of 1 years serving at the supervisor level or above.
• Preferred: Experience overseeing both nursing/allied health professional development and medical education programs.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
• Frequently (50%): Sitting, keyboard operation.
• Occasionally (25%): Standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level.
• Never (0%):Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

• Occasionally (25%):Chemical solution for Laboratory Caregivers.
• Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area.
• Never (0%):Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule

• Weekly Hours: 40
• Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Is Exempt Position? Yes
• Job Family: MANAGER
• Scheduled Days of the Week: Monday-Friday
• Shift Start & End Time: 0800 - 1700

St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.

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