Nursing Director Clinical Education

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement Savings Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Educational 

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health, part of Trinity Health, seeks a Nursing Director of Clinical Education to provide strategic and operational leadership for education across the organization.

You will lead nurse educators to advance clinical excellence, workforce development, and patient outcomes. The role partners with nursing and interdisciplinary leadership to align programs with priorities, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements, driving engagement, mentorship, and lifelong learning for

Qualifications

• RN license in New York State.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Strong leadership, curriculum development, and program evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for nursing education, professional development, orientation, onboarding, competency management, and continuing education.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of nurse educators.
• Partner with nursing, quality, and operations to align educational initiatives with priorities.
• Develop and evaluate education programs to support quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee orientation, residency, competency validation, and leadership development programs.
• Monitor effectiveness via metrics and feedback, implementing improvements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

RN license NY

MSN or related field

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose At St. Joseph's Health, a member of Trinity Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of learning, professional excellence, and compassionate care.

The Nursing Director, Clinical Education, is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for nursing education, professional development, competency management, onboarding, orientation, and continuing education across the organization.

This leader partners with nursing and interdisciplinary leadership to ensure educational programs align with organizational priorities, evidence-based practice standards, patient safety initiatives, workforce development goals, and regulatory requirements.

The Nursing Director, Clinical Education serves as a key driver of nursing excellence by developing innovative educational strategies that support colleague engagement, professional growth, and exceptional patient outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic leadership for nursing education, professional development, orientation, onboarding, competency management, and continuing education programs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of nurse educators to support clinical excellence and workforce development.
• Partner with nursing, quality, and operational leaders to identify educational needs and align learning initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based education programs that support quality outcomes, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee nursing orientation, residency, competency validation, and leadership development programs.
• Monitor program effectiveness through outcome metrics, competency assessments, and colleague feedback, implementing improvements as needed.
• Promote professional nursing practice through certification support, career development, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives to strengthen the nursing workforce.
• Ensure organizational readiness for regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice standards.
• Foster a culture of learning, engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement across nursing services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN), Nursing Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive clinical nursing experience in an acute care or healthcare environment.
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in nursing education, professional development, or clinical leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, competency management, program evaluation, and staff development.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, adult learning principles, and nursing professional practice standards.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC), Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), or related specialty certification.
• Experience leading nursing residency, onboarding, and professional development programs.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and performance improvement initiatives.

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $121,160 - $181,792 Pay is based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and internal equity considerations. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are compensated within the salary range listed above.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Savings Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs

Ministry / Facility Information

Located in the heart of Central New York, St. Joseph's Health is nationally recognized for clinical excellence and compassionate care.

St. Joseph's has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery and Coronary Intervention. The organization is also recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital and Best Maternity Hospital.

As part of Trinity Health, St. Joseph's Health provides a comprehensive range of primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, women's and infants' services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, oncology, and community wellness programs.

Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate service makes St. Joseph's Health a destination for both exceptional patient care and rewarding career opportunities.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.