Perioperative Clinical Development Nurse II – RN Educator Kaiser Permanente | Renton, Washington $141,000–$162,800 annually | Full-Time | Day Shift | Flexible Work Arrangement Empower Nurses. Advance Perioperative Excellence. Make a Lasting Impact. Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for perioperative nursing, clinical education, and professional development? Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Perioperative Clinical Development Nurse II to support nursing education, clinical competency development, and evidence-based practice across PACU, SPU, Endoscopy (Endo), and Interventional Radiology (IVR) services. This is an exciting opportunity to use your clinical expertise to mentor nursing professionals, strengthen patient safety, and help shape the future of perioperative care.

What You'll Do

Design, implement, and evaluate clinical education and professional development programs for perioperative nursing teams. Support nursing competency development across PACU, SPU, Endoscopy, and Interventional Radiology. Conduct learning needs assessments to identify knowledge, skill, and clinical practice gaps. Develop orientation programs, educational materials, competency assessments, and individualized remediation plans. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development support to nursing staff. Collaborate with nursing leaders, clinical subject matter experts, and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical practices. Apply adult learning principles to deliver effective in-person and virtual education. Promote evidence-based nursing practices, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Evaluate training effectiveness using performance metrics, competency assessments, and quality outcomes. Support clinical workflow improvements and continuous learning initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health-related field. Minimum of 4 years of experience in an inpatient setting, clinic, skilled nursing department, or directly related healthcare field. At least 1 year of experience in clinical teaching, precepting, nursing professional development, educational program delivery, curriculum design, process improvement, or related activities. Active Washington State RN license or qualifying compact RN license at hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire. Strong communication, collaboration, clinical judgment, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing or a health-related field. At least 3 years of experience in nursing education, training programs, or a teaching/training environment. Experience in PACU, perioperative services, Endoscopy, or Interventional Radiology. Experience developing nursing education programs and conducting clinical competency assessments. Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum development, and evidence-based nursing practice. Position Details Primary Location: Renton Administration – Rainier, Renton, WA Department: Nursing Administration Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Hours: 40 hours per week Work Arrangement: Flexible – Onsite at a Kaiser Permanente location with the ability to work from home as permitted. Travel: Approximately 25% Annual Salary: $141,000–$162,800 Why Join Kaiser Permanente? At Kaiser Permanente, nursing excellence begins with empowering our people. You'll have the opportunity to influence clinical education, support nursing professional growth, and help improve patient outcomes. Benefits and career development opportunities include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement and savings plans Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities Professional development and career advancement Supportive and collaborative healthcare teams Opportunities to contribute to clinical innovation and quality improvement Ready to Advance Nursing Excellence? If you're an experienced RN with a passion for perioperative nursing education, professional development, and improving patient care, we encourage you to apply. Apply today and help develop the next generation of nursing excellence at Kaiser Permanente! Kaiser Permanente is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job ID: 1421264