Clinical Practice Consultant Med/Surg Oncology CNS Fellowship Program

Company : Kaiser Permanente

Location : Santa Clara, CA, 95053

Posted Date : 27 October 2025

Job Details

Job Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of consulting services in areas of key organizational importance. Provides leadership for the delivery of high quality and cost-effective consulting services/products that are issues of key organizational importance. Partners with Medical Center leadership teams and departments to support effectiveness of local programs in order for leadership to meet key organizational initiatives. Supports leadership in attaining organizational goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and expert consultation on the design, development, and implementation of programs related to the expertise area. Serves as the content expert of the responsible technical area(s) and provides technical assistance and advice.
Leads a group of consultants, analysts and/or staff focused on the delivery of service/products within the responsible technical area(s). Provides leadership and direction for the technical area(s) in accordance with the overall strategic direction of the group.
Develops standards, procedures, and policies to ensure that the responsible unit is maintained according to the acceptable level of quality from clients.
Ensures that reports and information disseminated from the area(s) are accurate, timely and consistent, and that they satisfy the clients needs.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Secondary Functions:

This position is part of the Patient Care Services Clinical Nurse Specialist Fellowship Program. KP will provide the incumbent 100% tuition coverage at CSU Dominguez Hills. Incumbent will be given 16 hours a pay period to focus on their studies while school is in session. Incumbent will be placed with a KP CNS preceptor at a different facility from their home medical center for their 500 clinical hours. Incumbent will be moved into a Clinical Nurse Specialist position upon completion of their MSN CNS degree program. Incumbent must maintain good standing passing all required courses and progress through the CNS program without academic leaves of absence at CSU Dominguez Hills to maintain employment as a CPC/Fellow. Travel to CSU Dominguez Hills and to other KP Facilities during the program will be required. Fellow will be responsible for any fees related to their education outside of tuition; this includes travel to CSUDH at least twice during their program. Additional details and program requirements will be provided upon hire

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum six (6) years of experience in a management or clinical leadership role required.

Education

Bachelors degree required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to determine the key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in health care operations and care delivery.
Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities and managing a wide range of projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead professionals and manage others through influence and collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative information with analytical problem solving and project management.
Proven leadership skills in consulting.
Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation.
Must demonstrate an understanding of the operations of KP, health policy trends, and any applicable regulations related to the responsible technical area.
Current California license or certification in a professional clinical field as required by job including but not limited to nursing, pharmacy, psychology, respiratory care, infection control or MD.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree preferred.

PrimaryLocation : California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara HospitalHoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 04:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - MedFac-Education & Training - 0201
Travel : Yes, 15 % 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.