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.
Neighborhoods+San Marcos centers around distinct residential pockets ranging from newer master-planned developments to walkable campus hubs. San Elijo Hills sits in the southern hills as a premier master-planned community known for its community events, expansive trail access, and town center, while North City functions as a rapidly growing, mixed-use downtown district with urban apartments steps from California State University San Marcos. Across the rest of the city, buyers and renters choose between established golf course communities and traditional suburban tracts, balancing proximity to inland amenities against the coastal allure of neighboring Carlsbad.
San Marcos centers around distinct residential pockets ranging from newer master-planned developments to walkable campus hubs. San Elijo Hills sits in the southern hills as a premier master-planned community known for its community events, expansive trail access, and town center, while North City functions as a rapidly growing, mixed-use downtown district with urban apartments steps from California State University San Marcos.
Across the rest of the city, buyers and renters choose between established golf course communities and traditional suburban tracts, balancing proximity to inland amenities against the coastal allure of neighboring Carlsbad.
Getting around+Average commute times in San Marcos run around 23 minutes for local travel. Traveling south toward central San Diego and San Diego International Airport takes roughly 35 minutes to an hour depending on morning and evening rush hour flows. Shift workers and commuters navigating North County benefit from east-west accessibility, reaching coastal beach communities within 20 to 30 minutes, though major thoroughfares can experience heavy bottlenecks during standard peak commute windows.
Average commute times in San Marcos run around 23 minutes for local travel. Traveling south toward central San Diego and San Diego International Airport takes roughly 35 minutes to an hour depending on morning and evening rush hour flows.
Shift workers and commuters navigating North County benefit from east-west accessibility, reaching coastal beach communities within 20 to 30 minutes, though major thoroughfares can experience heavy bottlenecks during standard peak commute windows.
Outdoors+Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Double Peak Park, the highest coastal peak in North County, which rewards hikers with panoramic views extending to the Pacific Ocean. The city maintains extensive multi-use trail systems connecting residential neighborhoods to open green spaces like Walnut Grove Park. For water recreation and coastal trail walks, the Pacific shoreline is an easy 20- to 30-minute drive west to nearby beaches and piers.
Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Double Peak Park, the highest coastal peak in North County, which rewards hikers with panoramic views extending to the Pacific Ocean. The city maintains extensive multi-use trail systems connecting residential neighborhoods to open green spaces like Walnut Grove Park.
For water recreation and coastal trail walks, the Pacific shoreline is an easy 20- to 30-minute drive west to nearby beaches and piers.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in San Marcos
San Marcos offers relocating nurses an ideal balance of North County San Diego living: generous residential space, dependable everyday convenience, and quick access to coastal amenities without true beachside density. Situated along the inland corridor, life here is defined by well-planned neighborhoods, whether you choose the high-perched trails of San Elijo Hills or modern apartments in the budding North City district near California State University San Marcos. Days off can be spent taking in 360-degree views atop Double Peak Park, grabbing morning coffee at TERI Common Grounds, or exploring seafood staples and microbreweries along Old California Restaurant Row. Commutes to regional healthcare facilities are manageable, averaging under 25 minutes locally, while the Pacific coastline is only 20 to 30 minutes away. The key tradeoffs are inland summer heat pockets and noticeable traffic during rush hours. For healthcare professionals seeking a supportive, family-friendly community with newer housing stock and outdoor recreation, San Marcos provides a pragmatic, welcoming base in Southern California.
