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Posted: 03-Feb-25
Location: Santa Monica, California
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Internal Number: 146071870
The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner/Specialist (NPDS), will support and oversee academic practice partnerships, nursing and unlicensed staff orientation, nurse residency, role development, professional governance, continuing education units, certification, patient education, and professional development. 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.
Generic Scope: Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, procedures, processes, and resources. Functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope: Applies extensive knowledge of clinical education and training practices to develop and deliver education and training content for all levels of clinicians, primarily nurses, at the medical center. Mentors nurse educators and functions as a leader and information resource. Holds in-depth specialty knowledge within a nursing discipline. Leads or overseas the implementation of new programs.
Environment: will be healthcare - hospital, clinical, classroom settings or similar environment as the role requires.
*Position can be filled as CNE3 if candidate is completing educational requirement
Salary Range: $124,600 to $289,400 Annually (budget = $135,720 - $197,775 depending on paid professional experience)
Required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross or American Heart Association - required
- CA RN License - required
- Masters in Nursing Education or MSN with post certificate in Nursing Education - required
- 3 years of recent acute care experience - required
- Certified within area of specialty - preferred
About UCLA Santa Monica Emergency Department:
The Nethercutt Emergency Center is the cornerstone of UCLA Health’s Santa Monica Medical Center; a technologically advanced and welcoming 281-bed, 4.5-acre, full-service medical campus. Over 25% of the medical campus is dedicated to green and open spaces offering a serene place for patients, visitors, and staff members to get some fresh air, sunshine, and sea breeze, all a short distance to our beautiful California Beaches.
