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Description
Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Emergency Department – Westwood
Work Location
Los Angeles,CA
Job #25818
Work Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Employment Type
2 – Staff- Career
Duration
Indefinite
Salary Range
$124600-289400 Annually
Posted Date
July 22, 2025
Bargaining Unit
99
Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Description
UCLA Health is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to lead and inspire professional growth among our Emergency Department nursing team at the Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, CA. If you have a passion for empowering clinicians through education, advancing evidence-based practice, and elevating the standard of care, this is your opportunity to shape the future of nursing at one of the nation’s top academic medical centers.
As the NPDS for the RRMC Emergency Department, you will:
- Champion required education, clinical training, and ongoing professional development
- Design and deliver engaging learning experiences rooted in adult learning theory
- Drive clinical excellence through competency management and skill-building in evidence-based care
- Collaborate with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to align educational strategies with the unit’s goals and evolving patient needs
- Support a culture of inquiry, innovation, and continuous learning in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
This role is ideal for a dynamic educator with a passion for developing others, a deep understanding of emergency nursing, and the ability to translate learning into exceptional patient outcomes.
Salary (CNE4): $124,600 – $289,400 Annually
Salary (CNE3): $112,900 – $256,900 Annually
Note: This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

MONICA
I've been blessed to touch so many lives through my serving. It's a privilege to uplift other employees with words of encouragement and a smile.

SOZIT
The first thing i noticed when i joined the team was how everyone is very welcoming and friendly with supportive management. I did not feel like an outsider.

EDGAR
Once I joined, I knew UCLA Health was THE place to be due to the growth potential and training offered
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