What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Program Manager RN - Edu and Prof Practice position at Newport Hospital?
The Clinical Program Manager RN � Professional Practice and Education 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.
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 shared 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 Magnet 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 would serve as the Magnet Program Director
EDUCATION:
Bachelor�s degree in Nursing required
Master�s degree in Nursing Education or a related field preferred
Active RN licensure in the state of practice
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
