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Nursing Education Project Associate - Per Diem

Cedars-SinaiLos Angeles, CaliforniaPosted Sep 23, 2026

Compensation

$25 - $100 /hr

Type

Per diem

Location

Los Angeles, California

Posted

Sep 23, 2026

Requirements Summary

A master's degree and at least five years of program or project management, project support, or leadership experience are required; a doctoral degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Six Sigma certification is required, while a California RN license and PMP certification are preferred.

Core Responsibilities

Coordinate strategic nursing institute projects focused on enterprise-wide change management, including tracking milestones, timelines, deliverables, and project progress. Organize stakeholder meetings and project records, prepare reports and leadership updates, and escalate delays or operational concerns.

Key Skills

Project CoordinationProject ManagementChange ManagementStakeholder CollaborationTimeline ManagementMilestone TrackingRisk EscalationMeeting CoordinationAgenda PreparationProject DocumentationData OrganizationReportingDashboard ManagementPresentation PreparationCommunicationSix Sigma

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 10,001+ employees
  • Type: Nonprofit

Full Job Description

MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY SINGLE DAY AT CEDARS-SINAI! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters! This shared culture of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing perfection. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals. WHY WORK HERE? Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance We take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING IN THIS ROLE? The Project Associate Per Diem provides temporary project coordination and operational support for the Brawerman Nursing Institute’s strategic projects focused on enterprise-wide change management across Cedars-Sinai. The incumbent works collaboratively with operational leaders, project stakeholders, and fellowship participants to support continuity, execution, and scalability of project deliverables while maintaining timelines and communication standards. * Supports day-to-day coordination activities and needs for special projects within the Geri and Richard Brawerman Nursing Institute by partnering with all key stakeholders to manage the deployment and completion of all aspects and stages of the project. * Develops and documents project milestones, action items, timelines, and deliverables across multiple stakeholder groups and assists with implementation and follow-up activities related to the project. * Monitors project progress and escalates delays, barriers, or operational concerns to leadership as appropriate. * Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, documents discussion outcomes, and maintains project documentation repositories. * Organizes and maintains project-related data, reports, dashboards, and assessment materials associated with enterprise heat mapping activities. * Supports preparation of presentations, summaries, and status updates for leadership review and stakeholder meetings. * Anticipates Project needs and serves as the key personnel for achieving anticipated results QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: * Master's Degree required. Preferred qualification is a Doctoral Degree or equivalent experience. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: * Registered Nurse (RN) license in California preferred * PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred * Six Sigma Certified required EXPERIENCE: * 5 years of Program or Project Management, Project support and/or leadership experience required Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

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