CHS Corporate

Summary

The Director of Clinical Education & Development, under the direction of the Sr. Director of Clinical Education, is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide clinical education programs, curricula, and learning strategies across all hospitals. This role ensures that educational content reflects current evidence-based practice, clinical guidelines, and organizational priorities. Working closely with clinical, quality, safety, and regulatory leaders, the Director translates identified workforce education needs into scalable,

engaging, and effective learning solutions.

This position partners with the Director of Clinical Education Operations to ensure that educational programs are implemented, tracked, and evaluated consistently across the system. This role also leads initiatives to advance instructional quality, develop preceptors and educators, and in partnership with the informatics and data teams, integrate innovative educational methodologies and technology.

Location: Remote with some travel

Job Functions:

• Lead the design and development, and maintenance of enterprise-wide curricula for orientation, competencies, and continuing education, based on identified needs from quality, safety, compliance, and regulatory teams.
• Translate evidence-based guidelines, policies, and emerging clinical practices into accessible, learner-centered education for non-provider clinical staff.
• Maintain and continuously update educational content to reflect emerging evidence, practice changes, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Advanced Learning Center (ALC) leadership and learning designers to develop new content, update existing curricula, and leverage platform capabilities for innovative learning solutions.
• Integrate adult learning theory, simulation, microlearning, and innovative technology solutions to improve learner engagement and retention.
• Develop systemwide training programs for preceptors, clinical educators, and subject-matter experts to strengthen teaching skills and ensure consistency across facilities.
• Evaluate emerging trends in healthcare education and recommend innovative approaches that advance workforce competency.
• Mentor facility-based educators in instructional design, adult learning principles, and program evaluation techniques.
• Promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional growth among educators across the system.
• Partner with the Director of Clinical Education Operations to ensure content is delivered effectively, tracked accurately, and evaluated against organizational goals.
• Use outcome data, learner feedback, and quality metrics to refine educational content and improve overall program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams (quality, safety, HR, compliance, service lines) to ensure education aligns with strategic priorities and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Advanced Learning Center (ALC) leadership and learning design teams to ensure enterprise clinical education content is evidence-based, aligned with organizational priorities, and delivered in engaging, learner-centered formats.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the enterprise clinical content and education strategy leader, accountable for ensuring that curricula are evidence-based, current, and aligned with organizational priorities, and that clinical subject matter is accurately translated into effective learning experiences in partnership with the Advanced Learning Center (ALC) team.
• Partner with Operations to ensure educational content is delivered consistently and effectively, and use outcome data to refine and improve curricula.
• Translate systemwide initiatives, regulatory changes, and quality/safety priorities into educational strategies and deliverables that prepare staff to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
• Champion a culture of lifelong learning, professional growth, and clinical excellence across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required
• Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field. Required within 12 months of hire date
• Doctorate in Education (EdD), or Ph Preferred
• 5-7 years Experience in nursing/clinical education, curriculum development, and faculty

or staff development, required

• 2-4 years Leadership experience in healthcare administration or education Preferred
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing evidence-based

education programs with measurable impact on staff competency and patient

outcomes, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, curriculum design, and instructional methodologies (simulation, blended learning, e-learning).
• Strong ability to translate clinical guidelines and organizational priorities into engaging educational content.
• Skilled in mentoring educators and leading educator development programs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Data-informed decision-making skills to evaluate program impact and drive continuous improvement.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current, active RN license in good standing Required
• Professional certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC), Certified Healthcare
• Simulation Educator (CHSE), or equivalent preferred.