Nursing Transition to Practice Program Coordinator

Cottage Health; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health is seeking a Nursing Transition to Practice Program Coordinator to lead the RN Residency Program and related mentorship initiatives. You will partner with nursing leaders, educators, and academic institutions to advance clinical excellence and workforce retention.

The role emphasizes accountability for PTAP standards, program oversight, and collaboration across multiple campuses in California. Excellence in professional development and nursing practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading nursing education or residency programs.
• Ability to collaborate with nursing leaders, educators, and academic partners.
• Knowledge of accreditation and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Cottage Health's RN Residency Program.
• Drive preceptor and mentor development initiatives.
• Foster academic partnerships and ensure PTAP standards compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Nursing at Cottage Health.

If you are passionate about supporting new nurses as they begin their professional journey, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the nursing profession. The Nursing Transition to Practice Program Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for Cottage Health's nationally accredited RN Residency Program, preceptor and mentor development initiatives, and academic partnerships. In this collaborative role, you will work closely with nursing leaders, educators, and academic institutions to foster clinical excellence, professional growth, and workforce retention while ensuring compliance with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) standards. We are seeking an innovative and inspiring nurse leader who is passionate about professional development, advancing nursing practice, and creating exceptional transition-to-practice experiences that help nurses build confidence, competence, and resilience.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.