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Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Pleasanton, California

Emergency Department Educator, Registered Nurse II - Full Time Days

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

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starting at $65/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

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Job Summary

The Professional Development Practitioner (PDP) collaborates with department leaders in the provision of safe and quality patient care and professional practice. Functions within the Association of Nurse Professional role delineation as an expert, practitioner, educator, leader and scientist. PDP will support hospital initiatives to align with regulatory requirements, improve employee safety, patient safety, emergency response, and efficiencies. Support the clinical competence of employees through leading program initiatives, developing and teaching education programs such as clinical onboarding, in-service, and continuing education programs. Utilize evidence-based practice while focusing on the knowledge and skills required for an employee to perform competently in their assigned area. Develop professional and performance development based on departmental (service line) needs. Participate in setting standards based on evidence-based medicine, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Analyze quality measures, including process measures, patient and employee outcomes, for opportunities to improve and develop program curricula.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Promotes quality patient care by serving as a resource to department leaders and hospital administration regarding evidence-based practices

  • Provides education to employees based on individual and departmental identified needs
  • Maintains competency in professional development specialty

Incorporates evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, specialty professional organizations recommended practices when designing curriculum.

  • Develops, implements, and evaluates cost-effective educational programs and materials.
  • Identifies specific needs for, and means to, enhance employee development
  • Implements education plans for specific employees based on assessed needs
  • Teaches in formal and informal settings using appropriate methodology and strategies.
  • Mentors employees, students, and interns.

Incorporates cultural humility, demonstrating respect and empathy within all roles and responsibilities of a professional development practitioner.

Develops clinical competencies that align with job specific performance criteria, evidence-based practice, and regulatory requirements

Champions change within clinical practice

Integrates clinical research, regulatory requirement and evidence-based practice in education and training programs to provide a scientific foundation for professional practice

Collaborates with subject matter experts and department leadership on development and revisions to policies and procedures.

Incorporates evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, specialty professional organizations recommended practices when collaborating on policy, procedures and standardized procedures.

Builds and maintains relationships with staff, providers, colleagues and the surrounding community

Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital

  • Other duties as assigned
  • Job Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required
  • Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical nursing
  • Experience in planning educational programs and/or teaching of clinically relevant content
  • Participation in professional organizations preferred
  • License/Certification
  • Certification in specialty preferred, if practicing at the unit level
  • Certification in Nurse Professional Development upon hire or obtained within 2 years
  • Current American Heart Association BLS required with additional AHA Certification required based on role
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Effectively interacts with staff from diverse backgrounds
  • Able to manage time and prioritize effectively; organized and self-driven
  • Active membership in Professional Nursing organizations (ANPD and specialty)
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities; able to work under stressful conditions
  • Ability to read, write and understand English language
  • Proven ability to communicate with all staff across the hospital
  • Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrates cultural humility, professionalism, and respect
  • Strong understanding of safety, security, and regulatory standards as it pertains to role
  • Fluency in Microsoft Suite
  • Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $65.93 - $89.63 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Key Responsibilities

The Professional Development Practitioner collaborates with department leaders to provide safe, quality patient care through evidence-based practice and educational initiatives. They are responsible for developing curricula, mentoring staff, and ensuring clinical competence aligns with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience. A current American Heart Association BLS certification is required, and Nurse Professional Development certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceStaff EducationQuality ImprovementPolicy Development

Emergency Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

In California, the Registered Nurse weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (113 salary observations; 176 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,568 salary observations; 3,922 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 45 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 53% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
21% this job
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes call

Living in Pleasanton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,301k
Typical market rent
$3,264/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Hospitals and Health Care
Pleasanton, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Time Off