Description THE ROLE The SEWA Service Area Director of Education and Practice is a professional Registered Nurse who assumes primary responsibility for directing and coordinating clinical educational and practice related activities for the Service Area and for supervising assigned caregivers at all ministries. Works collaboratively with system, divisional, and ministry operational leaders, interdisciplinary stakeholders, and clinical education caregivers to support system, divisional and service area strategic initiatives and goals. The Director oversees Clinical Education for Kadlec Regional Medical Center and St. Mary Medical Center in Washington. This is not a hybrid or remote position. Supports clinical education efforts that encompass both nursing and non-nursing clinical groups to address system, divisional, service area, and ministry priorities. Serves as the departmental liaison to system and divisional leaders, to service area Nursing and other Core Leaders, represents the department by providing expert consultation to other departments as appropriate, and responds on behalf of the department to requests for new and revised education and practice needs. Supports implementation of divisional and system-level initiatives by serving on select committees and work groups, and by supervising/assisting employees charged with implementation of system-wide initiatives. Manages departmental budgets and monitors departmental activities and productivity. Collaborates with system, divisional, and ministry leaders in developing strategy and implementing tactical plans for achieving and maintaining Pathway or Magnet recognition, and supporting local ministry PTAP, Pathway/Magnet process as the onsite resource for the ANCC recognition program. Directs and coordinates departmental activities in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and within Providence and Service Area policies and guidelines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assumes responsibility for all caregiver clinical educational activities for all the ministries in service area. This role plays a critical role in partnering with the system, divisional, and ministry leadership teams and education teams. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates programs for caregivers across the service area. Partners with division and local leaders in review, revision, and standardization of clinical/nursing policies for the division and service areas. Partners with division and local leaders in supporting and facilitating program development and caregiver participation in the processes of EBP, quality improvement, and research. Coordinates the hospital wide competency validation process and documentation. Provides and approves learning materials to clinical departments related to re-validation due dates and competency-based orientation. Complies with regulatory agency mandates that require employees to render care to patients and families appropriate to their age, cultural background, spiritual and psychosocial needs. Works collaboratively with system and divisional Education & Practice Directors across the system to ensure alignment with all system and divisional programs and timelines. Directs the work of the clinical education staff across the service area to ensure the support and progress of all clinical departments as well as tracking required education Collaborates with system and divisional leadership and directs the oversight of all clinical onboarding and orientation, including Residency, Fellowships, and TIPS (Transition into Practice) program management in the service area and ensures it aligns with system and divisional initiatives and implementation plans. Serves on system, divisional, and service area shared governance councils/teams, and serves as a leader on any education related councils and committees to coordinate, track and support all clinical education activiti