Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Position Summary

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist is a registered nurse who serves as a learning facilitator, change agent, and role development partner. This role supports nursing practice and patient outcomes through evidence-based education, professional development, and collaboration with clinical teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Affirms learning needs using data, performance trends, and staff feedback
• Designs and delivers education aligned with clinical priorities, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Facilitates learning through classroom, simulation, bedside, and digital formats
• Supports staff onboarding, orientation, and role transition
• Coaches and mentors staff to foster professional growth and clinical excellence
• Evaluates the effectiveness of educational activities
• Collaborates with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to support change, safety, and quality initiatives
• Demonstrates accountability for maintaining professional competency and advancing NPD practice
• Promotes a culture of inquiry, innovation, and lifelong learning
• Serves in specialized focus areas such as simulation, ambulatory care, clinical education, interdisciplinary certifications, and/or nurse planner while remaining flexible to support the broader NPD team as needed
• Completes mandatory training requirements

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date
• Graduate degree in nursing or related field preferred
• BSN required
• Minimum 3 years direct patient care experience preferred
• Previous experience in designing, developing, conducting and evaluating training programs for adult learners preferred
• Nursing Professional Development certification (NPD-BC) preferred
• BLS required

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider. As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees, plus affordable plans for part-time staff.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees.
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth.
• Retail plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%.
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• Award-winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps.
• An employee referral bonus program.

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!