Clinical Program Manager Nursing- Education

November 6, 2026

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Summary

The Clinical Program Manager, RN Education and Professional Practice is a dual-focused leadership role responsible for advancing nursing professional practice and managing educational programs across the health system. This position collaborates with system and facility-level leaders to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that promote clinical excellence, professional development, and lifelong learning. By integrating professional practice standards with innovative educational strategies, the Clinical Program Manager ensures alignment with organizational goals, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements.

In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:

Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes

By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
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 and address diverse learning styles and needs
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 may serve as the Magnet Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related field required. Current RN license in applicable state(s); in good standing.
Certification: BLS certification required; Certification to be obtained within one year of hire.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, including 2 years of leadership, professional practice, or education experience
Experience with education initiatives or multi-state responsibilities is highly desirable
Experience with Magnet is highly desirable

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises up to 50 FTE

Pay Range:

$105,705.60-$211,369.60

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

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