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Staff Educator RN -PD

Kaiser Permanente

Downey, CA

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Posted May 2, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

Kaiser Permanente is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

What the listing says

Shift
Days
EHR & union
Union position

About this role

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Job Summary: Collaborates with Education Consultants, Managers, CNS staff and Physicians to develop, design, deliver and evaluate/improve education strategies and special projects/programs based on clients departmental goals and needs, as well as organizational goals/objectives. Implements education programs and strategies and coordinates to meet regulatory program requirements and organizational needs. Participates in competency assessments and evaluations of new and existing staff. Contributes to ongoing employee performance appraisals. Essential Responsibilities: Develops, coordinates and evaluates programs to meet regulatory requirements and organizational, departmental and discipline-specific needs. Designs, develops, coordinates and evaluates activities for continuing professional education for staff. Collaborates with consultants to develop special projects in professional education, development and learning. Communicates and markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, and based on identified/assessed needs. Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies, works within budget; serves as expert resource to staff and departments in defining and meeting educational, clinical, quality and cost outcomes and performance measures. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates/improves the orientation, cross training and education/competency processes/systems for clinical staff and students. Evaluates performance issues and develops strategies for remediation. Responds to corporate and industry changes in clinical practice and professional education and provides necessary training, education and development which improve organizational performance. Participates in leadership projects, meetings, committees and improvement activities. Ensures compliance and documentation of organizational records based on regulatory agency standards. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum two (2) years previous teaching experience required or previous recent experience in in-service education in clinical service area. Education Bachelors degree required License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (California) Preferred Qualifications: AHA BLS instructor preferred. BSN preferred. Masters Degree preferred. BLS & ACLS instructor Certification preferred. Notes: Hours and times may vary based on operational needs. Traveling required between MOBs within Downey Service Area. PrimaryLocation : California,Downey,Downey Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 1 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Per Diem Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B21|AFSCME|SCNSC Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department : Downey Medical Center - Medical Office Administration - 0806 Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments. Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Skills for this role

Clinical TeachingCompetency AssessmentProgram DevelopmentStaff OrientationRemediation

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • RN
  • Registered Nurse License (California)
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required

About the employer

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Kaiser Permanente is one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the United States, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with approximately 127,523 employees across 25 offices nationwide. In Los Angeles, Kaiser Permanente operates medical centers and ambulatory…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Large, stable organization with approximately 127,523 employees and a founding date of 1945, offering long-term career stability
  • Strong commitment to inclusion, equity, and belonging with formalized inclusion principles and workplace culture initiatives
  • Comprehensive code of conduct (Principles of Responsibility) providing clear ethical frameworks and guidelines for professional practice

What reviewers flag

  • Large organizational size (127,523+ employees) may involve bureaucratic processes and layered policies
  • Job descriptions indicate nurses must remain flexible to changing systems, suggesting a dynamic and potentially demanding work environment
  • High accountability expectations with extensive compliance and ethics requirements may add administrative burden to clinical roles
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Living in Downey, CA

Downey sits in southeast Los Angeles County, offering a balanced suburban feel with easy access to central LA. Nurses enjoy a family-oriented community, a proud aerospace heritage, and nearby medical employers. Its central freeway access makes commuting to multiple hospital systems straightforward, making it a practical home base for healthcare professionals.

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State price level · California
11% above the national average
State index 110.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,937/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$90,699/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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