The Nursing Educator provides educational services to clinical staff and demonstrates clinical expertise within their assigned units. They are responsible for assessing knowledge gaps and planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possess at least twenty-four months of recent clinical nursing experience. Additionally, they must hold a California Registered Nurse license and certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
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FTE 0.8 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 64 Work Shift Day: 8 hours Job Description The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist plays a vital role in advancing the practice of nursing through the development, implementation, evaluation of educational programs, fostering professional growth, and ensuring nursing competencies meet high standards.
The NPD Specialist works closely with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to provide educational support, drive continuous improvement, and enhance the quality of patient care through evidence-based practices.
The NPD Specialist is responsible for identifying and addressing the learning needs of nursing staff through the design and implementation of effective educational programs.
This includes developing orientations, continuing education initiatives, and competency assessments that align with clinical and organizational goals.
This role also involves providing mentorship and support to clinical staff and facilitating their career development through ongoing professional growth opportunities.
The NPD Specialist continually promotes quality improvement initiatives, integrating them into educational offerings to support safe, high-quality patient care.
The specific focus areas of the NPD Specialist may vary depending on the area to which they are assigned, such as a general role or a role within areas like critical care, telemetry, or other clinical specialties.
Qualifications Education Bachelors in Nursing degree (BSN) required.
Master of Nursing degree (MSN) preferred.
Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC ®) preferred.
Experience Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience in specialty required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing education or a related field preferred.
Group 2 - Departments Interventional Services MV Interventional Services LG Group 2 - License/Certifications CA Registered Nurse - California Board of Registered Nursing Basic Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of Title XXII and The Joint Commission regulations.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Proficient in educational program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrate ability to mentor, coach, and support professional development of nursing staff.
Strong analytical skills to assess learning outcomes and drive improvements.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Learning Management Systems (i.e.
HealthStream®), and other educational tools.
Ages of Patients Served This position will serve all age groups one year of age or greater.
Salary Range
$93.91 - $122.63 USD Hour The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation. Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America) An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara. At El Camino Health, our nationally recognized doctors and care teams are committed to providing you with high-quality, excellent care. We aim to deliver a healthcare experience that is designed around your individual needs. When you choose El Camino Health for your care, you can count on: Distinguished hospitals. Our fully accredited hospitals, Los Gatos, and Mountain View, have received numerous awards and honors for high-quality healthcare. Exceptional talent. Our reputation attracts high-caliber doctors who are approachable and friendly, a nursing culture exceptional for its highly personalized patient and family care, and leadership with a deeply personal commitment. Innovative approaches to care. We seek new treatments and techniques, and contribute to the medical community through clinical trials. Our urgent care sites powered by Carbon Health enable easy, immediate scheduling and follow up through the Carbon Health app. A focus on health. Our regional Men's Health Program offers a team approach to care and has a variety of specialists who are focused on men’s health issues, including heart and vascular, urology, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction and healthy weight. We created the South Asian Heart Center and the Chinese Health Initiative to address unique health disparities in our patient population. A healing environment. Our spaces were specially designed for tranquility and comfort.
