Nursing Transition to Practice Program Coordinator

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.

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.