Responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and ongoing management of assigned clinical programs across one or more specialty service lines.
Posted Sep 18 · 5 years of experience
Shift and hours
8-hour shifts · 5 days per week Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours5 shifts · 40 hours a week
License
RN license RN single or compact in the state of practice is requiredRN single state or compact license
Term
Permanent Work Type: Full TimeFull time
Do you qualify?
License
RN single state or compact licenseRN single or compact in the state of practice is requiredCheck your license
Education
Associate degree in nursing (ADN)Associate degree in nursing (ADN) required
Experience
5 years of clinical RN experience5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required
Experience
3 years of experience in clinical program coordination, quality management, case management, or clinical leadership roles3 years of experience in clinical program coordination, quality management, case management, or clinical leadership roles required
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Demonstrated ability to lead program development, implementation, and performance evaluationDemonstrated ability to lead program development, implementation, and performance evaluation required
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Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards applicable to clinical programsKnowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards applicable to clinical programs required
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Ability to analyze data, quality metrics, and outcomes to drive program improvementAbility to analyze data, quality metrics, and outcomes to drive program improvement required
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Strong collaboration and communication skills with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teamsStrong collaboration and communication skills with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams required
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Experience developing or maintaining clinical policies, protocols, and pathwaysExperience developing or maintaining clinical policies, protocols, and pathways required
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Proficiency in electronic health records, data tracking tools, and reporting systemsProficiency in electronic health records, data tracking tools, and reporting systems required
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Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skillsStrong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills required
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives simultaneouslyAbility to work independently and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously required
Preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
Experience supporting specialty clinical programs or service linesExperience supporting specialty clinical programs or service lines preferred
Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS CompetenciesMeets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Day to day
Lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programsLead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned clinical programs.
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Coordinate clinical, operational, and performance improvement activitiesCoordinate clinical, operational, and performance improvement activities to support program goals and outcomes.
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Serve as clinical liaison between physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teamsServe as a clinical liaison between physicians, nursing leadership, administration, and interdisciplinary teams.
Day to day
Develop and maintain program policies, protocols, clinical pathways, and workflowsDevelop and maintain program policies, protocols, clinical pathways, and workflows aligned with evidence-based guidelines.
Day to day
Monitor program performance metrics, quality indicators, and outcome measuresMonitor program performance metrics, quality indicators, and outcome measures.
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Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses for leadership, committees, and external agenciesPrepare reports, dashboards, and analyses for internal leadership, committees, and external agencies as required.
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Support regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and survey preparationSupport regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and survey preparation activities.
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Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care delivery and outcomesFacilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care delivery, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
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Identify process improvement opportunities and lead corrective action implementationIdentify opportunities for process improvement and lead implementation of corrective actions.
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Provide education, clinical guidance, and program support to staff and stakeholdersProvide education, clinical guidance, and program support to staff and stakeholders.
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Participate in strategic planning, program marketing, and growth initiativesParticipate in strategic planning, program marketing, and growth initiatives as applicable.
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Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to regulatory requirementsMaintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and ongoing management of assigned clinical programs across one or more specialty service lines. Provides clinical leadership and operational oversight to ensure program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, quality performance, and optimal patient outcomes. Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, administration, and external partners to support evidence‑based practice, performance improvement, and strategic program growth. May support specialty programs such as stroke, oncology, transplant, trauma, cardiovascular services, or other designated clinical services.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned clinical programs.
Coordinate clinical, operational, and performance improvement activities to support program goals and outcomes.
Serve as a clinical liaison between physicians, nursing leadership, administration, and interdisciplinary teams.
Develop and maintain program policies, protocols, clinical pathways, and workflows aligned with evidence‑based guidelines.
Monitor program performance metrics, quality indicators, and outcome measures.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses for internal leadership, committees, and external agencies as required.
Support regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and survey preparation activities.
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care delivery, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead implementation of corrective actions.
Provide education, clinical guidance, and program support to staff and stakeholders.
Participate in strategic planning, program marketing, and growth initiatives as applicable.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Education/Skills
Associate degree in nursing (ADN) required
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required
3 years of experience in clinical program coordination, quality management, case management, or clinical leadership roles required
Experience supporting specialty clinical programs or service lines preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead program development, implementation, and performance evaluation required
Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards applicable to clinical programs required
Ability to analyze data, quality metrics, and outcomes to drive program improvement required
Strong collaboration and communication skills with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams required
Experience developing or maintaining clinical policies, protocols, and pathways required
Proficiency in electronic health records, data tracking tools, and reporting systems required
Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills required
Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RN single or compact in the state of practice is required
Neighborhoods+Agua Fria is the close-in pocket repeatedly pitched to singles, young professionals, families, and retirees: Pueblo Revival, adobe, and Spanish-style homes, a $195,500 median purchase price and $722 median rent, murals, and about 15 minutes to the city center. Historic Eastside is the heritage-walkability core of classic adobe compounds. Artist–Hyde Park Road—including Bishop’s Lodge and Old Taos Highway—is alpine seclusion (median sale $1,497,500, median age 59.5, 10–20 minutes to the Plaza), not a starter-nurse neighborhood. For 15–20-minute country living, residents name Pojoaque (about $123,600), Nambe, and El Rancho; Niche’s 2026 Santa Fe-area suburb ranking puts Los Alamos and White Rock first and second and Pojoaque third, with Reddit also floating La Mesilla, Chamita, Alcalde, and Velarde.
Agua Fria is the close-in pocket repeatedly pitched to singles, young professionals, families, and retirees: Pueblo Revival, adobe, and Spanish-style homes, a $195,500 median purchase price and $722 median rent, murals, and about 15 minutes to the city center. Historic Eastside is the heritage-walkability core of classic adobe compounds.
Artist–Hyde Park Road—including Bishop’s Lodge and Old Taos Highway—is alpine seclusion (median sale $1,497,500, median age 59.5, 10–20 minutes to the Plaza), not a starter-nurse neighborhood. For 15–20-minute country living, residents name Pojoaque (about $123,600), Nambe, and El Rancho; Niche’s 2026 Santa Fe-area suburb ranking puts Los Alamos and White Rock first and second and Pojoaque third, with Reddit also floating La Mesilla, Chamita, Alcalde, and Velarde.
Getting around+These sources never name hospital campuses, transit lines, or parking. What they do give are drives to the core: Artist–Hyde Park is 10–20 minutes to Santa Fe Plaza; Agua Fria is within about 15 minutes of downtown; Pojoaque, Nambe, and El Rancho are described as 15–20-minute country commutes with groceries, fast food, and restaurants already there. La Cienega sits near the airport and I-25. Reddit commenters suggest La Mesilla, Chamita, Alcalde, and Velarde when they want a less life-consuming drive, while a Pojoaque resident notes you still commute into Santa Fe to do much of anything.
These sources never name hospital campuses, transit lines, or parking. What they do give are drives to the core: Artist–Hyde Park is 10–20 minutes to Santa Fe Plaza; Agua Fria is within about 15 minutes of downtown; Pojoaque, Nambe, and El Rancho are described as 15–20-minute country commutes with groceries, fast food, and restaurants already there.
La Cienega sits near the airport and I-25. Reddit commenters suggest La Mesilla, Chamita, Alcalde, and Velarde when they want a less life-consuming drive, while a Pojoaque resident notes you still commute into Santa Fe to do much of anything.
Outdoors+Dale Ball Trails and Ten Thousand Waves sit off the Artist–Hyde Park mountain side. Romero Park in Agua Fria is the picnic-and-jog park; Kokopelli Rafting Adventures runs regional river trips. Santa Fe National Forest trailheads are about seven miles from downtown; in-town Atalaya Mountain tops 9,000 feet, and the ski area tops 12,000 feet for skiing, sledding, hiking, and mountain biking. White Rock is cited for riverside recreation; Los Alamos reviews lean hard on nature access.
Dale Ball Trails and Ten Thousand Waves sit off the Artist–Hyde Park mountain side. Romero Park in Agua Fria is the picnic-and-jog park; Kokopelli Rafting Adventures runs regional river trips.
Santa Fe National Forest trailheads are about seven miles from downtown; in-town Atalaya Mountain tops 9,000 feet, and the ski area tops 12,000 feet for skiing, sledding, hiking, and mountain biking. White Rock is cited for riverside recreation; Los Alamos reviews lean hard on nature access.
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