RN Clinical Education & Practice Program Lead

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Clinical Program Manager, RN Education and Professional Practice to lead nursing professional practice and educational programs across the system. This role collaborates with system and facility leaders to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that advance clinical excellence and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities include implementing the nursing practice model, governance support, program development, and integrating technologies like e-learning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred.
• Current RN license in applicable state(s); in good standing.
• BLS certification required; certification to be obtained within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, including 2 years in leadership, professional practice, or education.
• Experience with Magnet is highly desirable.
• Experience with education initiatives or multi-state responsibilities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Role models the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Assist in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing professional practice model across the system.
• Support professional governance structures to empower nurses and enhance collaborative decision‑making.
• Facilitate programs that promote certification, professional recognition, and career advancement.
• Collaborate with leaders to standardize and maintain nursing policies and clinical practice guidelines.
• Ensure consistency in professional practice standards across facilities.
• Support efforts to achieve and sustain nursing excellence designations.
• Develop initiatives to recognize nursing contributions and foster a culture of engagement and retention.
• Design and implement education programs, including orientation, onboarding, competency development, and specialty training.
• Use evidence-based approaches to align educational initiatives with clinical and organizational priorities.
• Integrate technology, such as e‑learning platforms and simulation, to enhance learning experiences.
• Serve as a liaison between the System Director, facility leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to align professional practice and education initiatives.
• Coordinate resources and best practices across facilities to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Ensure professional practice and education programs meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports for internal and external audits.
• Use data to evaluate the impact of professional practice and education programs on clinical outcomes and staff engagement.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement evidence‑based solutions.
• For a Magnet designated facility this role would serve as the Magnet Program Coordinator.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related field

Current RN license in applicable state(s)

BLS certification

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Clinical Program Manager, RN Education and Professional Practice to lead nursing professional practice and educational programs across the system. This role collaborates with system and facility leaders to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that advance clinical excellence and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities include implementing the nursing practice model, governance support, program development, and integrating technologies like e-learning and