Senior Clinical Development Nurse I
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaThe KP Digital experience is a people experience. The products and solutions we create impact Kaiser Permanente’s more than 12 million members and their families, all working toward total health. Our goal is simple — center on the everyday moments that matter for our members, care teams, brokers, and employees, and make them better with innovative digital products. KP Digital team members are agile and with sharp attention to detail, who apply creative, out-of-the-box thinking and active listening skills in collaboration with teammates and stakeholders like physicians, hospital leaders, health plan market leaders, and more. Join us for the opportunity to define what good looks like in digital health and make an impact along the way.
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Senior Clinical Development Nurse I
Primary Location Walnut Creek, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Walnut Creek Hospital
Job Number 1355931 Date posted 05/08/2025
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Description:
Provides educational opportunities to nurses and leaders for their professional development by working closely with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and gaps in competencies, conducting needs assessments to identify and bridge knowledge, skill, and/or practice gaps, and leading the design of education programs to meet the learning and developmental needs of the clinical staff. Responsible for effective development delivery by setting standards and objectives for development and learning programs by leveraging adult learning principles and the educational design process and serving as a master trainer by leading professional development, guiding other trainers, and using best practices for education modalities. Monitors effectiveness of development by leading the review of metrics and outcome measures to ensure education programs meet targets and promote the delivery of high quality health care. Oversees continuous improvement by actively participating in research/information gathering efforts and critical appraisal of the literature regarding advancements in nursing practice, evidence-based guidelines, and health care technology to apply field advancements to the practice setting. Supports clinical development through the use of internal and/or external resources by communicating to stakeholders and leadership the goals, objectives, and planned outcomes of professional nursing education programs. Verifies clinical and professional standards are implemented and met by leading the development, application, and review of policies, protocols, operations, and automated systems providing information to staff and providers.
Job Summary:
Provides educational opportunities to nurses and leaders for their professional development by working closely with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and gaps in competencies, conducting needs assessments to identify and bridge knowledge, skill, and/or practice gaps, and leading the design of education programs to meet the learning and developmental needs of the clinical staff. Responsible for effective development delivery by setting standards and objectives for development and learning programs by leveraging adult learning principles and the educational design process and serving as a master trainer by leading professional development, guiding other trainers, and using best practices for education modalities. Monitors effectiveness of development by leading the review of metrics and outcome measures to ensure education programs meet targets and promote the delivery of high quality health care. Oversees continuous improvement by actively participating in research/information gathering efforts and critical appraisal of the literature regarding advancements in nursing practice, evidence-based guidelines, and health care technology to apply field advancements to the practice setting. Supports clinical development through the use of internal and/or external resources by communicating to stakeholders and leadership the goals, objectives, and planned outcomes of professional nursing education programs. Verifies clinical and professional standards are implemented and met by leading the development, application, and review of policies, protocols, operations, and automated systems providing information to staff and providers.
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.
- Provides educational opportunities to nurses and leaders of their professional development by: working closely with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and gaps in competencies and implementing longitudinal education plans for individuals and/or groups; conducting needs assessments to identify and bridge knowledge, skill, and/or practice gaps, while also guiding others; leading efforts in remediation planning, coaching, and supporting other teams to close gaps in competency expectations, knowledge, skill, and/or practice gaps; leading the design of education programs to meet the learning and developmental needs of the clinical staff, including the creation of study protocols, timelines, and budgets, in alignment with company objectives and regulatory guidelines; maintaining, updating, and facilitating the creation and development of content (e.g., course curricula, training aids, and other supporting materials) in relation to orientation, competency validation, and/or core education for specific nursing care, ensuring curriculum accuracy, and providing troubleshooting as needed; and leading collaborations with subject matter experts, nursing leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the content and delivery of educational programs meet the needs of the target audience.
- Verifies certain standards are implemented and met by: monitoring and mentoring others to perform processes in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements; validating content, identifying inconsistencies, and ensuring information provided is accurate, consistent, and aligned with evidence-based practices, institutional policies, procedures, and protocols; and leading the development, implementation, and review of policies, procedures, protocols, operations, and automated systems providing information to staff and providers.
- Oversees continuous improvement by: actively participating in research/information gathering efforts and critical appraisal of the literature regarding advancements in nursing practice, evidence-based practice guidelines, and health care technology to apply field advancements to the practice setting and ensure educational content remains up-to-date; preparing, conducting, and reviewing ongoing assessments of individual performance in clinical proficiencies for staff and management and supporting the assessment of priority professional development needs identified by senior nursing and executive leadership; and serving as an expert resource to ensure continuous learning by linking identified educational needs to current and planned programs offered by internal and external sources and providing consultative services to improve education programs.
- Responsible for effective development delivery by: leading the development and delivery of short, intermediate, and long-range education/development plans to meet current and future needs for nursing resources, professional practice, and strategic objectives; setting standards and objectives for development and learning programs by leveraging adult learning principles and the educational design process; and serving as a master trainer by leading professional development, guiding other trainers, and using best practices for education modalities (e.g., virtual, in-person classroom).
- Monitors effectiveness of development by: developing education objectives related to patient safety, competency, and professional development requirements and ensuring objectives are achieved; leading the review of metrics and outcome measures to ensure education programs meet targets and promote the delivery of high quality health care; facilitating debrief sessions and providing recommendations to managers of identified future education needs of staff; and authoring and revising training to continuously improve program quality.
- Supports clinical development through the use of internal resources by: communicating to stakeholders and leadership the goals, objectives, and planned outcomes of professional nursing education programs; documenting, analyzing, and reviewing analyses of clinical workflows to evaluate current practices and facilitate the improvement of specific nursing practices and processes; serving as an expert consultant to internal and external partners and stakeholders in the areas of professional nursing education program design, development, improvement, and evaluation; and representing professional nursing education programs on internal and external committees and with various stakeholders (e.g., government agencies, universities).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in clinical teaching or precepting, nursing professional development, delivering educational programs, curriculum design, process improvement, professional development/evaluation, or related experience.
- Masters degree in Nursing or a health-related field AND minimum four (4) years of experience in an inpatient setting, clinic, and or skilled nursing department or a directly health-related field.
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Certificate - Nursing Professional Development Certification within 6 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Change Management; Written Communication; Applied Data Analysis; Model Creation and Interpretation; Knowledge Management; Learning Measurement; Competency Assessment; Employee Training; Business Relationship Management; Consulting; Relationship Building; Coordination; Key Performance Indicators; Program Development; Curriculum Development; Adult Learning Theory; Presentation Skills; Quality Improvement; Clinical Learning Solutions; Nursing Principles; Storytelling; Content Development; Development Planning; Project Management; Quality Assurance Process; Mixed Methods Research; Qualitative Research Methods; Quantitative Research Methods; Research and Development (R&D); Strategic Alignment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in nursing education, training programs, or a teaching/training environment.
- National Board Certification in Clinical Specialty.
Primary Location: California,Walnut Creek,Walnut Creek Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Specialty: IS Cyber Risk Defense
Department: Walnut Creek Hospital - MedFac-Education & Training - 0201
Pay Range: $164000 - $189200 / 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 and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
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. Submit Interest
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. Submit Interest
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