Nursing Transition to Practice Program Coordinator

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Professional development

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Nursing Transition to Practice Program Coordinator to lead the RN Residency program, preceptor and mentor development, and academic partnerships. You will collaborate with nursing leaders and educators to foster clinical excellence, professional growth, and workforce retention while ensuring compliance with ANCC PTAP standards.

The ideal candidate brings nursing leadership, educational expertise, and a passion for developing transition-to-practice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• California RN license required.
• Nursing Professional Development Certification within 2 years preferred.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Suite and presentation platforms.
• Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead RN Residency program, preceptor and mentor development, and academic partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with ANCC PTAP accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders, educators, and academic institutions to promote clinical excellence and workforce retention.

Skills

Adult learning

Psychological safety

MS Office

Presentation skills

Nursing leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Presentation platforms

Job description

Nursing Transition to Practice Program Coordinator

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.

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum:

• California Registered Nurse (RN)

Preferred:

• Nursing Professional Development Certification within 2 Years

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum:

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Suite and presentation platforms.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum:

• Five (5) years of experience in clinical nursing.

Preferred:

• Experience in nursing professional development, transition-to-practice programs, residency programs or academic partnerships.Experience leading educational programs or complex projects. Experience with ANCC PTAP accreditation standards and residency program accreditation processes preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Knowledge of adult learning theories and psychological safety for the learner.

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 .

To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion.

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Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender status, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support, and connection to their work.

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