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Bend, Oregon, United States
Onsite
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Nurse Manager – Clinical Education
REPORTS TO POSITION: RN Director – Clinical Education
DEPARTMENT: Clinical Education
DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2026
OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Clinical Education Department is a system-wide support service that provides education, clinical practice support, and professional development opportunities for nursing, allied health, medical staff, and community partners at St. Charles Health System.
This integrated department delivers services across multiple domains, including:
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Clinical Education Manager provides operational leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of clinical education and professional development programs across St. Charles Health System. This role leads the implementation, evaluation, and ongoing management of education, competency, onboarding, transition-to-practice, and professional development initiatives to support clinical excellence, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and organizational priorities.
The Clinical Education Manager is accountable for program performance, caregiver development, resource stewardship, and achievement of departmental goals. In partnership with the Director of Clinical Education and organizational leaders, this role advances evidence-based practice, professional standards, competency management, continuing education, clinical policy and practice initiatives, workforce development partnerships, and American Heart Association training programs, while providing leadership for assigned caregivers, programs, and operational functions.
This position directly manages caregivers in the Clinical Education department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
OPERATIONAL & PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
EDUCATION
Responsible for budget development, regular monitoring, accountability and meeting all operational targets for all areas within span of control.
Hires, directs, coaches, and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high-performance team that meets organizational and department goals.
Monitors and ensures all direct reports are current with compliance and safety requirements. Implements and manages all organizational safety directives and goals.
Provides and oversees team’s delivery of customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
Creates a healing environment that supports all aspects of care, respects the wholeness of the individual, and demonstrates therapeutic presence through attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience for patients and caregivers.
Facilitate the growth and development of a culturally competent team in the provision of appropriate care to patients and family members who belong to diverse cultural backgrounds.
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Preferred: Master’s degree in healthcare related field including but not limited to: Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Public Health or Business Administration.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Current Oregon RN license.
Preferred: Certification in NPD practice; Certification in healthcare leadership.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of 5 years of related nursing experience required, including at least 3 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, with a minimum of 1 years serving at the supervisor level or above.
Preferred: Experience overseeing both nursing/allied health professional development and medical education programs.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, keyboard operation.
Occasionally (25%): Standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Occasionally (25%): Chemical solution for Laboratory Caregivers.
Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area.
Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40Caregiver Type:
RegularShift:
First Shift (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?
YesJob Family:
MANAGERScheduled Days of the Week:
Monday-FridayShift Start & End Time:
0800 - 1700