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Director - Nursing Workforce Academic Partnerships

HonorHealth

Arizona

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LOCATION
Arizona
POSTED
8 days ago
Overview: Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com. Responsibilities: Job SummaryThe Director of Nursing Workforce & Academic Partnerships serves as a key leader in advancing HonorHealth’s nursing/clinical workforce strategy. The role strengthens the clinical education pipeline, supports Magnet‑aligned professional development, and stewards high‑value academic partnerships that prepare nurses and clinical learners for successful careers at HonorHealth.
Operating within CCE, the Director partners with HR/Enterprise Workforce Development (EWD) to create a seamless, collaborative, systemwide experience. Together, the teams ensure clear pathways for clinical (CCE‑owned) and non‑clinical (HR/EWD‑owned) learners, reduce barriers, and build an aligned, future‑ready workforce. The Director maintains clear ownership of clinical/nursing workforce development while embracing a positive, “one‑team” relationship with HR/EWD for shared priorities and smooth handoffs.Essential Functions
  • Clinical Workforce Strategy & Collaboration
  • Lead and advance HonorHealth’s nursing workforce development strategy: rotations, placements, clinical onboarding, professional development.
  • Partner with HR/EWD to support a unified systemwide ecosystem—clear lanes, shared insights, consistent experience.
  • Promote a collaborative, “one team” culture that integrates clinical and enterprise perspectives.
  • Student Placement & Academic Partnerships (Clinical/Nursing)
  • Oversee all clinical student placement operations; ensure strong school relationships, efficient workflows, and positive learner experience.
  • Align clinical pipelines to enterprise workforce needs while staying in the clinical lane.
  • Serve as primary nursing academic liaison; co develop aligned curricula, pathways, and innovations with internal/external partners.
  • Nursing Professional Development / Magnet Programs
  • Lead Magnet aligned development: HonorNurse, tier leveling/career ladders, certification support, leader development, evidence based practice.
  • Build transparent, consistent development pathways that support retention, mobility, and future skills in nursing.
  • People Leadership & Operational Excellence
  • Lead the clinical workforce team; set expectations, coach performance, and ensure reliable, service oriented operations.
  • Establish standardized processes, shared metrics, and proactive communication routines with CCE, HR/EWD, Academic Affairs, Nursing leaders.
  • Drive continuous improvement and adopt tech tools to streamline placement and development activities.
  • Cross Functional Partnership & External Engagement (Consultative with HR/EWD)
  • Collaborate on shared initiatives (e.g., enterprise talent pathways, tuition/scholarship efforts) in a consultative capacity.
  • Participate in workforce planning; bring clinical insights to strengthen system strategies while maintaining lane clarity.
  • Represent HonorHealth in academic, community, and professional forums to elevate nursing workforce partnerships.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • The above job responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It does not restrict management’s right to assign or re-assign duties at any time.
EducationMaster’s degree in Education, Nursing Informatics, or similar) - RequiredExperienceFive (5) years of nursing experience - RequiredThree (3) years of leadership experience in nursing education, professional development, academic partnerships, clinical placement operations, or related areas - RequiredDemonstrated success building collaborative partnerships across departments and/or with academic institutions - RequiredLicense and Certifications Current RN license (Arizona or compact state) - Required Facility: HonorHealth Support Services Department: Center for Clinical Excellence Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Shift: Day Position Type: Full-Time

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