John Muir Health
RN - Professional Development Specialist - MSN - Perioperative Services/Education - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days
1601 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time · $86.06–$129.08/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Job Description:
The Professional Development Specialist reports to the Manager, Clinical Education. This key leadership position has responsibilities with both clinical professional development activities as well as activities to promote and enhance quality patient outcomes. This role intertwines responsibilities for process improvement, patient outcomes, clinical education, program management, leadership, staff coaching/mentoring and nursing research/evidence-based practice in an integrated, cross-campus delivery.Education:
- Master's Degree in related field through an Accredited Educational Institution - Required
Experience:
- 3 years Nursing - Registered Nurse in Acute Care setting or Behavioral Health - Required
- Preferred candidates must have significant prior experience with Perioperative Services, Pre-Op, Post Op, and OR.
- Experience in Education/Training - Education - Required
- Experience with quality metrics and action planning - Preferred
Certifications/Licensures:
- RN Registered Nursing - California Board of Nursing - Required
- BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required
- Nursing Professional Development Certification or in specialty area of practice - Preferred
- Additional certifications may be required dependent on setting and service line supporting, such as ACLS, NRP, PALS, STABLE, etc.
Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory.
- Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement theory and strategies.
Work Shift:
Exempt Days (Mon-Fri) (United States of America)Pay Range:
$86.06 - $129.08Hourly Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure. Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.