System Director, NQRE - F/T - Days

🇺🇸 Orange, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $190K - $391K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 19th, 2026

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University of California, Irvine is hiring a System Director, NQRE (Nursing Quality, Research & Education). The Executive Director will lead nursing practice excellence, clinical education, and professional development across UCI Health, overseeing programs such as Magnet, nursing research partnerships, and specialty care teams, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance.

Highlights

Lead systemwide nursing quality, research, education, and professional development initiatives.
Oversee inpatient and outpatient nursing education and specialty clinical teams (e.g., PICC, Wound Care, Diabetes Education).
Manage program strategy, budgeting, accreditation, and continuous improvement of nurse-sensitive outcomes.
Master of Science in Nursing required; Doctorate preferred.
Minimum seven years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably within an integrated health system.
Proficiency in curriculum development, program evaluation, and adult learning principles.
Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
CA Registered Nurse license mandatory.
Annual compensation range: $190,300 to $390,900.
Experience with nursing education certifications (e.g., CNE, NPD-BC) is preferred.