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NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE

Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California.

Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.

The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.

Join a hospital where the work you do will matter—to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.

It’s Work That Matters.

Overview

**Purpose Statement/Position Summary:** The NPD Specialist uses tools, theories, skills and knowledge of NPD to improve the practice of staff. The NPD Specialist is responsible for the following performance indicators:

Orientation/Onboarding

Onboarding is the fluid process of hiring, orienting, socializing, and integrating an employee to the organization with

a focus on retention and growth. Orientation is one facet of the onboarding process and is comprised of an

individualized program to guide the new hire towards job competency. Orientation occurs during onboarding and

also when changes in roles, responsibilities, and practice settings occur.

Competency Management

Competency management is a dynamic process designed to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of

performance.

Education

NPD practitioners design educational activities to address practice gaps for identified target audiences, which may

include continuing nursing education (CNE), interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) and education for nonlicensed healthcare personnel.

Professional Role Development

The NPD practitioner mentors others in their professional role development, practice role transitions, and

succession planning. Professional role development involves identification and development of strategies to

facilitate a continuous process of maturation through lifelong learning.

Research/Evidence-based Practice/Quality Improvement

Participation in research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement (QI) activities is highly

dependent on the practice environment and role preparation of the NPD practitioner. NPD practitioners must

promote and integrate the science of the NPD specialty in order to continuously improve their practice along with

nursing practice through the promotion of research, EBP, and QI in patient care settings.

Collaborative partnerships

NPD practitioners collaborate with partners to share expertise in planning and decision making to achieve the

desired results. They are frequently involved in academic/practice partnerships. Other examples of collaborative

partnerships include, but are not limited to, IPCE, community partnerships with emergency medical services and

public/community health departments to address threats to population health or disaster management, and

collaboration with other organizations promoting population health.

**Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:** 3-years of clinical experience required with a focus on teaching and staff development. Pediatric experience also required.

**Education/Licensure/Certification:** Bachelor’s-prepared registered nurse without NPD certification OR a graduate prepared nurse without NPD certification.

Current California RN license and American Heart Association CPR/BLS card required.

Preferred:

+ MSN Nursing Education

+ NPD-BC certification

Pay Scale Information

$104,395.00-$178,963.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. CHLA looks forward to introducing you to our world-class organization where we create hope and build healthier futures.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe. As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you’ll find an environment that’s alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support. CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures – for our patients, as well as for you and your career!

CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. CHLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.

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