Manager of Clinical Development

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a strategic Nursing Education Leader to direct clinical education, nursing professional development, and workforce training across SHS. You will oversee planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of programs to advance competency, quality outcomes, and organizational priorities.

Lead capabilities in simulation, preceptor development, and online learning, leveraging LMS and competency tracking to drive gains in patient care and staff

Qualifications

• BSN required and MSN in nursing, adult education, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Current Oregon RN license required.
• Board certification in Nursing Professional Development within 2 years of hire.
• 3 years of clinical education experience.
• 2 years of direct care nursing experience.
• 1 year of leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility and complexity.
• Experience with nursing professional development theories, concepts and principles; regulatory mandates.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing professional development programs; proficiency with MS Office (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with LMS, competency tracking systems, and other learning platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical education and workforce development programs.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and improve learning experiences to support competency and quality outcomes.
• Lead development of simulation, preceptor programs, and online learning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements across SHS learning programs.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical education

LMS experience

Competency tracking

Microsoft Office

Preceptor development

Online learning

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

MSN or related field

Tools

LMS

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides strategic and operational leadership for Samaritan Health Services’(SHS)clinical and workforce development programs, ensuring the delivery of innovative, evidence-based learning experiences that support workforce competency, professional growth, quality outcomes, and organizational priorities.Directsthe planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical education, nursing professional development, workforce training, simulation, competency management, practice transition, clinical leadership, preceptor development, community workforce pipeline, and online learning programs.LeadsClinical Developmentstrategies,efforts,and resources to ensure the highest standards of quality and service excellence to advancethe SHSclinicallearning environment. Employs evidence-based practice, tools, theories, and advanced skills to improve system-wide outcomes and team practices.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Learning & Development department supports the development of necessary skills, knowledge, and competency across the SHS workforce and throughout the healthcare professional’s continuum of learning and development. The department cultivates a dynamic culture of continuous learning and professional growth, empowering SHS learners to deliver exceptional care and services through innovative learning programs and initiatives.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and Master’s degreein nursing, adult education, healthcare administration, or a related field required.
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
• Board certification in Nursing Professional Development required within two (2) years of hire.
• Three (3) years of clinical education experience required.
• Two (2) years of direct care nursing experience required.
• One (1) year of leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility and complexity required.
• Experience and/or training in the following required:
  • Nursing professional development theories, concepts, and principles.
  • Supporting system compliance with associated regulatory, accreditation and legal mandates.
• Experience in the following required:
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing professional development programs.
  • Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in learning management systems (LMS), competency tracking systems, and other learning platforms preferred.