Nursing Professional Development Specialist Unit Based, Mary Bridge ED
Position Summary
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Unit Based will operationalize tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of nursing professional development to enhance the evidence-based practice of nursing staff on the assigned unit/department(s). The incumbent will assume roles as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. This position operates under the direction of their assigned manager.
Work situations are varied with an emphasis on assessment of practice gaps/root cause analysis, identification of learning needs, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination, facilitation of positive learning and practice environments, consultation, evaluation, ethics, education, evidence-based practice (EBP), research, quality of nursing professional development practice, change management, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, mentorship/advancing the profession, customer relations, standardization, communication, organization, prioritization, flexibility, and creativity as it relates to onboarding/orientation, competency management, continuing education, role development, collaborative partnerships and evidence-based practice, research and quality.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing, PhD in Nursing, DNP, or ARNP preferred
- Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
- ANCC NPD specialty certification preferred; if not in possession at time of hire, must acquire within two (2) years of hire
- Minimum four (4) years of acute care nursing practice
- Minimum three (3) years Program management experience within an education role preferred
- Minimum three (3) years previous experience as unit educator, system educator, NPD Specialist/Generalist preferred
Why MultiCare?
- Rooted in the local community
- Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
- Growth and education
- Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you
- Well-being and support
- Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life
- Living our values
- Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle
- Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental and retirement benefits
- Paid time off