University of Utah Health
Systems Director of Nursing Quality, Clinical Staff Education, Student Placement
University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Overview
The System Nursing Director of Nursing Quality, Student Placement & Allied Health and Clinical Staff Education is a pivotal role within the health system and has direct reporting to the University of Utah Health Hospitals & Clinics Chief Nursing Officer. This position is responsible for advancing nursing excellence through strategic oversight of clinical education and quality improvement initiatives. It ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care by leading system-wide efforts in nursing practice standards, professional development, and performance improvement. Working collaboratively with nursing leadership, Chief Medical Quality Officer, and interdisciplinary teams, the role drives continuous improvement in patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and staff competency. The incumbent will design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support lifelong learning and clinical proficiency, while also leading initiatives that align with institutional and Department of Nursing goals for safety, quality, and patient experience. The role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in nursing practice, education methodologies, and quality frameworks, capable of influencing change across a complex, multi-site academic health system. The leader will integrate the core competencies of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program into all aspects of nursing education and quality strategy, cultivating a culture of professional growth, shared governance, and evidence-based practice, and achieving measurable improvements in nurse-sensitive indicators, staff engagement, and patient outcomes that support Magnet journey and long-term designation goals.
Corporate Overview The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and patient outcomes. University of Utah Health values compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust. EO/AA.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership in Nursing Quality: Develop and implement system-wide strategies to improve nursing care quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance: Monitor standards, lead site visits, audits, and accreditation reviews in collaboration with system teams.
Quality Metrics and Performance Improvement: Monitor, analyze, and act on quality data to drive improvements.
Oversight of Clinical Education Programs: Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for clinical competency, professional development, and evidence-based practice; manage onboarding, orientation, and continuing education across the health system.
Clinical Placements and Academics: Collaborate with academic partners to support clinical placements, preceptorships, and transition-to-practice programs.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with nursing leaders, physicians, and stakeholders to promote a culture of excellence and continuous learning; align education and quality initiatives with organizational goals.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Use analytics to assess educational outcomes, staff competency, and quality performance; translate findings into actionable improvements.
Staff Development and Mentorship: Support career advancement and leadership development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
Innovation and Best Practices: Identify and implement emerging practices and technologies that enhance nursing quality and education.
Budget and Resource Management: Oversee education and quality department budgets and advocate for tools and personnel to support goals.
Talent Management: Hire, train, develop, and communicate with staff to build capable teams.
Performance Management and Culture: Provide performance feedback, timely appraisals, and constructive conflict resolution to foster a positive environment.
Relationship Building: Build relationships with staff and leadership; communicate updates and involve teams in decision-making.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform essential functions; demonstrated leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
Knowledge of hospital operations, budgeting, and forecasting; expertise in change management and systems thinking.
Ability to develop high-functioning teams and promote evidence-based practice.
Qualifications
Required: MS in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing Administration, Health Care Administration, or Business Administration with a BS in Nursing.
Seven years of progressive clinical leadership experience in a complex acute care hospital setting or equivalent.
Equivalency: BSN with eleven years of progressive management experience and enrollment in a Master’s program.
Licenses
Current or eligible to obtain a Registered Nurse license in Utah; if relocating, must obtain license within 90 days per interstate compact and maintain multi-state license unless residency changes.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Physical Requirements
Working conditions may involve intensive work and physical demands including lifting and moving equipment or patients as needed in clinical settings.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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The System Nursing Director of Nursing Quality, Student Placement & Allied Health and Clinical Staff Education is a pivotal role within the health system and has direct reporting to the University of Utah Health Hospitals & Clinics Chief Nursing Officer. This position is responsible for advancing nursing excellence through strategic oversight of clinical education and quality improvement initiatives. It ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care by leading system-wide efforts in nursing practice standards, professional development, and performance improvement. Working collaboratively with nursing leadership, Chief Medical Quality Officer, and interdisciplinary teams, the role drives continuous improvement in patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and staff competency. The incumbent will design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support lifelong learning and clinical proficiency, while also leading initiatives that align with institutional and Department of Nursing goals for safety, quality, and patient experience. The role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in nursing practice, education methodologies, and quality frameworks, capable of influencing change across a complex, multi-site academic health system. The leader will integrate the core competencies of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program into all aspects of nursing education and quality strategy, cultivating a culture of professional growth, shared governance, and evidence-based practice, and achieving measurable improvements in nurse-sensitive indicators, staff engagement, and patient outcomes that support Magnet journey and long-term designation goals.
Corporate Overview The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and patient outcomes. University of Utah Health values compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust. EO/AA.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership in Nursing Quality: Develop and implement system-wide strategies to improve nursing care quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance: Monitor standards, lead site visits, audits, and accreditation reviews in collaboration with system teams.
Quality Metrics and Performance Improvement: Monitor, analyze, and act on quality data to drive improvements.
Oversight of Clinical Education Programs: Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for clinical competency, professional development, and evidence-based practice; manage onboarding, orientation, and continuing education across the health system.
Clinical Placements and Academics: Collaborate with academic partners to support clinical placements, preceptorships, and transition-to-practice programs.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with nursing leaders, physicians, and stakeholders to promote a culture of excellence and continuous learning; align education and quality initiatives with organizational goals.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Use analytics to assess educational outcomes, staff competency, and quality performance; translate findings into actionable improvements.
Staff Development and Mentorship: Support career advancement and leadership development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
Innovation and Best Practices: Identify and implement emerging practices and technologies that enhance nursing quality and education.
Budget and Resource Management: Oversee education and quality department budgets and advocate for tools and personnel to support goals.
Talent Management: Hire, train, develop, and communicate with staff to build capable teams.
Performance Management and Culture: Provide performance feedback, timely appraisals, and constructive conflict resolution to foster a positive environment.
Relationship Building: Build relationships with staff and leadership; communicate updates and involve teams in decision-making.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform essential functions; demonstrated leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
Knowledge of hospital operations, budgeting, and forecasting; expertise in change management and systems thinking.
Ability to develop high-functioning teams and promote evidence-based practice.
Qualifications
Required: MS in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing Administration, Health Care Administration, or Business Administration with a BS in Nursing.
Seven years of progressive clinical leadership experience in a complex acute care hospital setting or equivalent.
Equivalency: BSN with eleven years of progressive management experience and enrollment in a Master’s program.
Licenses
Current or eligible to obtain a Registered Nurse license in Utah; if relocating, must obtain license within 90 days per interstate compact and maintain multi-state license unless residency changes.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Physical Requirements
Working conditions may involve intensive work and physical demands including lifting and moving equipment or patients as needed in clinical settings.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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