Nursing Professional Development Specialist - System Programs (Patient Education)

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) will support and oversee patient education. The NPDS oversees required education, competency, training, and professional development for nursing staff. The role encompasses the delivery of clinician (primarily nursing), professional/leadership development, policies, activities, assessment tools, and system; promotes excellence in patient care, through skill acquisition in evidence based nursing practice and clinical inquiry; collaborates with nursing leadership (Unit Director, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Professional Development Specialists) to deliver educational programs and secure resources based on needs assessments and adult learning theory; and meets the diverse requirements of the nursing units, patient populations, regulatory and accreditation and strategic goals of the organization/health system.

Salary
Range: $124,600 to $289,400 Annually (budget = $135,720 - $197,775 depending on
paid professional experience)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current CA RN license
• Certified within area of specialty (preferred)
• MSN in Nursing Education or MSN with post certificate in Nursing Education (required)
• 3 years of recent acute care experience

*Position can be filled as CNE 3 if candidate is completing educational requirement.