Director of Education and Clinical Practice

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years. Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services.

Manatee Memorial Hospital also offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs.

The Director of Education provides strategic leadership and oversight of all hospital education programs, including New Employee Orientation (NEO), clinical orientation, competency validation, leadership development, and continuing education. This role ensures that staff at all levels maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver safe, high-quality patient care and comply with accreditation and regulatory standards. The Director collaborates with department leaders to identify learning needs, develop evidence-based education initiatives, and foster a culture of professional growth and lifelong learning across the organization.

Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.

• This position is for a full-time position as the Director of Education
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive nursing experience, required
• Minimum of three (3) years in education or leadership role in an acute care setting, required

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

• Graduation from Accredited School of Nursing
• BSN, required
• Master's degree, preferred
• Current RN licensure in Florida
• Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association

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