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How much does a Nursing Professional Development Specialist make in San Diego, CA? The average Nursing Professional Development Specialist salary in San Diego, CA is $133,568 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $120,596 and $147,528. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Nursing Professional Development Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nursing Professional Development Specialist Salary $108,786 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Nursing Professional Development Specialist Salary $120,596 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Nursing Professional Development Specialist Salary $133,568 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Nursing Professional Development Specialist Salary $147,528 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Nursing Professional Development Specialist Salary $160,238 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25% $120,596 10% $108,786 90% $160,238 75% $147,528 $133,568 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Nursing Professional Development Specialist coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. Serves as a clinical expert providing teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, and systems improvement in a specific practice area or with a specific patient population. Being a Nursing Professional Development Specialist may require a master's degree in nursing. Collaborates with members of the health care team to design and implement safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based care strategies. In addition, Nursing Professional Development Specialist requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Nursing Curriculum Coordinator

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Nursing Professional Development Specialist

    5 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

  3. Up a level:

    Nursing Curriculum Director


    Master's Degree or MBA

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