Regional Education Director – Nursing Leadership

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Regional Director of Education to drive regional educational strategy and programs. You will lead the education team, collaborate with CNOs, and develop scalable training for new grads, RNs, and LVN/LPNs across facilities.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS/ACLS certifications, and a strong background in healthcare leadership and education delivery, with travel to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS (ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Healthcare Leader.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a regional assessment of educational needs and work with the Regional CNO to establish an annual educational plan.
• Supervise the Regional Education Coordinator and ensure education assignments are tracked and completed.
• Create and facilitate specialty education via virtual platforms using Clinical Educators: SME.
• Collaborate with nursing schools for clinical placements to build recruitment pipelines for Prime facilities.
• Oversee new hire programs, standardize training, and support preceptors on units and with nursing leadership.
• Serve as a clinical SME and liaison between education and clinical Directors, ensuring timely orientation releases.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Educational program development

Clinical liaison

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BSN

MS in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Regional Director of Education to drive regional educational strategy and programs. You will lead the education team, collaborate with CNOs, and develop scalable training for new grads, RNs, and LVN/LPNs across facilities.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS/ACLS certifications, and a strong background in healthcare leadership and education delivery, with travel to facilities as needed.