RN Program Manager

Organizational Overview

Collaborating with unions, responsible employers, and government - RISE Partnership supports caregivers and public-service employees by developing unique and equitable workforce solutions, including education, benefits navigation, recruitment, and career development. RISE Partnership envisions an Oregon where all workers, and the people they serve, are honored, valued, and empowered to improve their quality of life.  

Position Summary

The RN Program Manager, reporting to the Director of Long-Term CareWorks (LTCW), ensures compliance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing's Division 61 standards. This role involves managing a Board-approved curriculum, supervising instructional staff, coordinating classroom and clinical activities, and ensuring that clinical environments meet educational standards. Responsibilities include ensuring student eligibility (e.g., criminal history checks), compliance with licensing standards, and submitting required reports to the Board. The Program Manager is crucial in meeting regulatory requirements while aligning the program with workforce development needs and RISE Partnership’s mission. 

Essential Functions: 

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate instructional staff to meet program goals and regulatory requirements.  
• Oversee the daily operations of the CNA training program, in cooperation with the Director of LTCW, to ensure alignment with program goals and organizational values. 
• Collaborate with the Director of LTCW to develop and evaluate training and continuing education courses for CNA workers. 
• Lead communication with internal staff, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure seamless program delivery. 
• Collaborate on curriculum development and approval processes with internal and external partners. 
• Implement best practices and continuously improve internal systems and processes. 
• Manage project timelines and ensure program activities meet performance goals.  
• Coordinate classroom, lab, and clinical sites to create optimal learning environments. 
• Ensure students meet eligibility requirements, including criminal history checks, for clinical experiences. 
• Develop and implement evaluation plans using qualitative and quantitative benchmarks. 
• Ensure compliance with Board standards and submit necessary reports and program data. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse identities, cultures, and experiences. If you meet the basic qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every listed criterion. 

• Proven experience in training, mentoring, or instruction, with effective communication skills across diverse audiences. 
• Strong team-building skills and the ability to foster a collaborative environment. 
• Capacity to receive performance feedback to maintain alignment within the team dynamic and improve the program. 
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. 
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Salesforce is a plus. 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet program goals under tight deadlines. 
• Experience in designing and implementing adult education programs that support career development and workforce needs. 
• Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in the workplace. 
• Ability to create meaningful evaluation processes and use data to drive program improvements. 
• Dedication to RISE Partnership’s values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Equity. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (preferred). 
• At least two years of RN experience, including one year of direct care. 
• One year of experience in a Long-Term Care environment. 
• Completion of a course on teaching adults or one year of experience teaching adults in nursing education, staff development, or nurse administration. 
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), including implementation and assessment. 
• Minimum of 3+ years in program management, preferably in workforce development or adult education. 
• Proven experience supervising staff and achieving program goals. 
• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. 
• Bilingual fluency and bicultural training experience are a plus. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Supervise Nurse Aide Instructors. 

Working Conditions: 

• Requires occasional lifting and exertion for short periods. 
• Readiness to work occasional extended hours, weekends, and travel within the state. 

Pay and Benefits: 

• Open vacation plan. 
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents. 
• Employer-funded FSA plan. 
• 15% employer-funded 401k (not a typo!) 
• Generous sick time and parental leave benefits. 
• Paid week off for Winter Break. 
• Monthly work-from-home cell phone reimbursement or internet reimbursement. 
• 12 holidays + 5 floating holidays!

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

RISE Partnership is committed to keeping our community and workforce safe. Please note that all employees are required to be in compliance with our RISE Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

RISE Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.  

Ready for this opportunity?  

A resume and cover letter are required for all applications.  

Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for RISE Partnership in this capacity and provide an example of your demonstrated success in a similar position.