Clinical Development Nurse II - Continuum of Care

About the role

The Clinical Development Nurse II - Continuum of Care position at Kaiser Permanente is responsible for identifying and bridging knowledge, skill, and practice gaps among clinical staff through the design and implementation of education programs. This role also involves monitoring the effectiveness of these programs and participating in continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Identifying individuals or groups who do not meet established competency expectations and recommending longitudinal education plans.
• Conducting needs assessments to identify and bridge knowledge, skill, and/or practice gaps.
• Developing and implementing remediation plans in collaboration with key stakeholders and coaching to close gaps in competency expectations, knowledge, skill, and/or practice gaps.
• Designing 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.
• Creating content (e.g., course curricula, training aids, 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.
• Collaborating 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.
• Making sure certain standards are implemented and met by monitoring processes to ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements; ensuring that information provided is accurate, consistent, and delivered in alignment with evidence-based practices, institutional policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participating in continuous improvement by researching and critically appraising the literature to stay current with 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 acting as an advocate to ensure continuous learning by linking identified educational needs to current and planned programs offered by internal and external sources and implementing improvements in education programs.
• Developing and delivering short, intermediate, and long-range education/development plans to meet current and future needs for nursing resources, professional practice, and strategic objectives; applying adult learning principles and the educational design process to implement development and learning programs; and serving as a trainer by leading professional development and using best practices for education modalities (e.g., virtual, in-person classroom).
• Making sure education programs meet targets and promote the delivery of high quality health care by developing and implementing measures to assess the achievement of education objectives related to patient safety, competency, and professional development requirements; reviewing metrics and outcome measures; facilitating debrief sessions and providing feedback to other trainers based on education assessment; and making necessary revisions to continuously improve program quality.
• Supporting clinical development through the use of internal resources by influencing and collaborating on the goals, objectives, and planned outcomes of professional nursing education programs; documenting and analyzing clinical workflows to evaluate current practices; providing consultative services to internal and external partners and stakeholders in the areas of professional nursing education program design, development, improvement, and evaluation; and engaging in interdisciplinary committees to integrate educational activities into clinical care.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in clinical teaching or precepting, nursing professional development, delivering educational programs, curriculum design, process improvement, professional development/evaluation, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and applied data analysis.
• Experience with curriculum development and coordination.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Adult Learning Theory
• Applied Data Analysis
• Curriculum Development
• Coordination
• Content Development
• Employee Training
• Key Performance Indicators
• Knowledge Management
• Learning Measurement
• Model Creation and Interpretation
• Nursing Principles
• Presentation Skills
• Program Development
• Quality Improvement
• Relationship Building
• Topic-Specific Communication
• Written Communication

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Telemedicine access
• Wellness programs
• Parental leave
• Childcare assistance
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week, typically Monday through Friday.