Nursing Professional Development Specialist I (Interventional Services) - 0.8 -
El Camino Health, Mountain View, CA, United States
Overview
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care.
Applicants must apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. This is a full-time equivalent (FTE) position with a 0.8 FTE allocation and 64 scheduled bi-weekly hours. Work shift is Day: 8 hours.
Responsibilities
The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist advances nursing practice by developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs; fosters professional growth; and ensures nursing competencies meet high standards.
Collaborates with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to provide educational support, drive continuous improvement, and enhance patient care quality through evidence-based practices.
Identifies learning needs of nursing staff and designs effective educational programs, including orientations, continuing education initiatives, and competency assessments aligned with clinical and organizational goals.
Mentors and supports clinical staff, facilitating ongoing professional growth and career development.
Promotes quality improvement initiatives and integrates them into educational offerings to support safe, high-quality patient care.
Specific focus areas may vary by assignment (e.g., general role or clinical specialties such as critical care or telemetry).
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience in a specialty required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing education or related field preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
California Registered Nurse (Board of Registered Nursing)
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (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.
Proficiency 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.
Ability to mentor, coach, and support professional development of nursing staff.
Strong analytical skills to assess learning outcomes and drive improvements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems (HealthStream or similar), 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 per hour
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical requirements and working conditions are available. El Camino Health provides 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 or poses a direct threat that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation. Medium work – standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs; activities may include sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting.
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 applicable fair employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
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El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care.
Applicants must apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. This is a full-time equivalent (FTE) position with a 0.8 FTE allocation and 64 scheduled bi-weekly hours. Work shift is Day: 8 hours.
Responsibilities
The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist advances nursing practice by developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs; fosters professional growth; and ensures nursing competencies meet high standards.
Collaborates with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to provide educational support, drive continuous improvement, and enhance patient care quality through evidence-based practices.
Identifies learning needs of nursing staff and designs effective educational programs, including orientations, continuing education initiatives, and competency assessments aligned with clinical and organizational goals.
Mentors and supports clinical staff, facilitating ongoing professional growth and career development.
Promotes quality improvement initiatives and integrates them into educational offerings to support safe, high-quality patient care.
Specific focus areas may vary by assignment (e.g., general role or clinical specialties such as critical care or telemetry).
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience in a specialty required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing education or related field preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
California Registered Nurse (Board of Registered Nursing)
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (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.
Proficiency 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.
Ability to mentor, coach, and support professional development of nursing staff.
Strong analytical skills to assess learning outcomes and drive improvements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems (HealthStream or similar), 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 per hour
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical requirements and working conditions are available. El Camino Health provides 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 or poses a direct threat that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation. Medium work – standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs; activities may include sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting.
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 applicable fair employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
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