Director, Clinical Education

Sutter Health • Burlingame, CA

21h

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Provides administrative leadership and direction for new and ongoing educational programs and training, for Nursing and other patient care staff. Directly manages activities and resources of the Nursing Education department and provides leadership, guidance and motivation to clinical educators. Provides ongoing assessment and evaluation of customer needs and satisfaction with education/ professional development programs and services and directs and implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance satisfaction. Supports Sutter Health's mission of delivering of high quality, cost-effective nursing care for patient populations served. Supervises or coordinates interdepartmental and intradepartmental staff education programs and in-services; develops and implements policies and procedures related to staff education, and provides input for nursing and patient care services policies and procedures. Participates on Medical Staff committees and ad-hoc committees as requested and participates in quality improvement practices and initiatives. DNP or Doctoral degree preferred. ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and/or Pathway to Excellence® Coordinator experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• 12 years of recent relevant experience.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate clinical education consistent with applicable standards and regulations.
• Seasoned knowledge of systems and technology with the ability to understand, guide, and support educational system processes.
• Working knowledge and understanding of current regulatory requirements including Board of Registered Nursing Standards for Continuing Education, The Joint Commission (TJC), Department of Health Services (DHS), and Title 22 specifications for acute care hospitals and patient care staff.
• Understands business and operational requirements, demonstrating ability to design and establish goals to meet long‑ and short‑term objectives.
• Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness, and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others.
• In‑depth knowledge of evidence‑based nursing practice, performance improvement, Lean methodologies, and adult learning methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information clearly to management and frontline employees.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Understanding of the budgetary process and the healthcare financial environment.
• Effective delegation skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment with changing business priorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability to change, and the ability to inspire others to embrace change.
• Ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences, fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Knowledge of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and/or Pathway to Excellence® standards, sources of evidence, application requirements, and re‑designation processes.
• Ability to lead and manage organizational readiness for Magnet or Pathway designation, including gap analyses, evidence collection, project planning, and staff engagement.
• Demonstrated skill in cultivating a shared governance culture, promoting nursing autonomy, professional development, and clinical inquiry.
• Strong understanding of nurse‑sensitive indicators (NSIs) and the ability to collaborate with Quality and Nursing Leadership to track, interpret, and improve outcomes.
• Experience guiding or mentoring teams through research, evidence‑based practice initiatives, or nursing excellence projects aligned with Magnet/Pathway standards.
• Ability to oversee the development, submission, and maintenance of complex documentation, including written narratives and supporting evidence for ANCC accreditation.
• Demonstrated success engaging nurses at all levels to promote a culture of professional excellence, empowerment, and recognition.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to align nursing excellence initiatives with organizational strategy and system priorities.
• Strong project management skills to direct timelines, communication plans, data collection, and organizational readiness activities for designation and re‑designation cycles.
• Capacity to serve as an organizational ambassador for nursing excellence, representing the institution during appraiser site visits and external professional forums.

Nice To Haves

• DNP or Doctoral degree preferred.
• ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and/or Pathway to Excellence® Coordinator experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative leadership and direction for new and ongoing educational programs and training, for Nursing and other patient care staff.
• Directly manages activities and resources of the Nursing Education department and provides leadership, guidance and motivation to clinical educators.
• Provides ongoing assessment and evaluation of customer needs and satisfaction with education/ professional development programs and services and directs and implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance satisfaction.
• Supports Sutter Health's mission of delivering of high quality, cost-effective nursing care for patient populations served.
• Supervises or coordinates interdepartmental and intradepartmental staff education programs and in-services; develops and implements policies and procedures related to staff education, and provides input for nursing and patient care services policies and procedures.
• Participates on Medical Staff committees and ad-hoc committees as requested and participates in quality improvement practices and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed