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Senior Nursing and Clinical Practice Advisor I

Primary Location Santa Clara, California Facility Name Santa Clara Medical Offices Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Full-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift Day Salary $213000 - $246400 / year
Job Number 1444167 Date Posted 09/07/2026
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Job Summary:

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for implementing strategies and improvement opportunities for clinical education, patient safety, and risk management initiatives; documenting and analyzing clinical workflows to evaluate current practices and implement improvement plans for nursing practices and processes; and designing survey and compliance readiness activities, and leading the adoption of procedures for preparing audit documentation, information, and reports to maintain compliance and regulatory standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Promotes learning in others by communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. Listens, responds to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides actionable feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentors junior team members. Practices self-leadership; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; influences team members within assigned team or unit. Adapts to competing demands and new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Models team collaboration within and across teams.
  • Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promotes adherence to all procedures and policies. Partners internally and externally to make effective business decisions; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates and delegates resources to accomplish organizational goals. Recognizes and capitalizes on improvement opportunities; evaluates recommendations made; influences the completion of project tasks by others.
  • Facilitates leadership and consultation by: independently providing expert consultation and leadership in designated areas of expertise; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to influence strategic direction and address complex, large-scale projects/initiatives; communicating advanced knowledge and insights with peers and staff to drive innovation, technology, and ingenuity; and serving as a transformational leader, mentor and role model, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
  • Facilitates policy development and implementation by: developing, revising, and implementing policies, procedures, and standards while providing recommendations for improvement with a focus on long-term impact; providing expert guidance and direction on interpretation and application of policies and procedures; developing, implementing, and revising policies, procedures, protocols, and educational programs to address complex regulatory challenges; and leading alignment with organizational objectives and strategic priorities, while anticipating and proactively addressing future regulatory or industry changes for organizational success. ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic priorities; and anticipating and proactively addressing future regulatory or industry changes, driving strategic policy initiatives for organizational success.
  • Facilitates regulatory compliance by: providing consultation using advanced and in-depth knowledge to ensure compliance in complex, large-scale projects/initiatives; leading and continuously monitoring audits, investigations, and chart reviews with a high degree of independence and innovation; developing, implementing, and revising policies, procedures, protocols, and educational programs to address complex regulatory challenges; and proactively anticipating and mitigating regulatory risks, driving strategic compliance initiatives for future organizational success.
  • Facilitates evidence-based research and innovation by: participating in innovation opportunities to drive strategic goals and future success; and cultivating a culture of innovation, driving forward-thinking approaches and pioneering new solutions.
  • Facilitates stakeholder engagement and collaboration by: engaging independently with leadership and internal/external stakeholders to build partnerships and drive long-term organizational objectives; representing patient, organizational, and stakeholder viewpoints with a focus on advocating for community interests, strategic alignment, and future impact; and fostering collaborative relationships and influencing decision-making at all levels of the organization to drive innovation and success.
  • Facilitates training and education by: providing consultation, designing, and delivering advanced training sessions, seminars, and workshops for staff and practitioners; mentoring and coaching staff on complex policies, procedures, protocols, educational programs, and innovative best practices; evaluating training effectiveness and continuously refining educational strategies to meet evolving needs and ensure alignment with policies, procedures, and protocols; and collaborating with peers on continuously assessing learning needs and leveraging several teaching modalities to drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) AND minimum eight (8) years of experience in direct patient care or a directly related field.
  • Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in nursing and or healthcare related field with or without direct reports.


  • Basic Life Support required at hire
  • Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in nursing or related field.
Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Medical Office Administration - 0206 Pay Range: $213000 - $246400 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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