UC San Diego
(RN) Transition to Practice Program Specialist - 118690
San Diego, California, United States
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Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 09/16/2022. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
_UC San Diego Health Sciences current employees who apply by 09/09/2022 will have priority consideration for this position. Recruiters will refer qualified internal candidates after the first 7 days of the job posting. All qualified external applicants and additional internal applicants who apply after the priority date may have further consideration pending the results of the initial review.
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
The RN Transition to Practice Program Specialist is involved in the design and delivery of professional nursing development programs, activities, and systems to support new graduate nurses and experienced nurses in transition to practice. Promotes excellence in patient care, through skill acquisition in evidence-based nursing practice and clinical inquiry. Collaborates with nursing leadership and peers to tailor the transition to practice programs and resources based on needs assessments, quality metrics, and organization goals. The selected candidate will utilize this role to meet the diverse educational and professional development requirements of UCSDH nurses, patient populations, regulatory, accreditation and strategic goals of the organization / health system. This role will manage both the organization-wide preceptor training program and New Hire Quality Day program. This role will also work to support the new graduate nurse transition to practice program and the nurse mentorship program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBSN.
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.
BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Five (5+) or more years of nurse educator or other relevant experience.
Experience coordinating an education/training/orientation program.
Experience developing and delivering education, training, practice guidelines or policies, as well as facilitating nursing professional development.
- Advanced degree in education or professional development.
- Certified in nursing professional development (NPD-BC)
- Previous experience working with new graduate nurses and/or similar mentorship program.
- Experience working in a teaching hospital.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems.
- Project management experience.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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