Nursing Education Director - Magnet Excellence

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

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