NPD Associate

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

3d•$63,232 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development Associate (NPDA) will perform coordination tasks across various program service lines within the Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development (CCEPPD) that supports the overall functioning of the Center. The NPDA will have primary assignments among the following programs with the expectation to cross-train to additional program. The various programs include: Onboarding/Orientation, Competency Management, Continuing Education, Nurse Residency, Nurse Fellowship, Nurse Leader, Emerging Nurse Leader, Preceptorship, Team Stepps, Nurse Resilience, Magnet/Pathways to Excellence, Evidence-Based Practice and Policy. The NPD Associate will be proficient in time management and prioritization of tasks with a dedicated focus on both internal & external customer-service. This position operates under supervision of the Manager and receives assignments from Manager, Program Managers, NPD Specialists/Generalists. Work situations are varied with an emphasis on coordination of programs and projects, customer relations, standardization, communication, organization, prioritization, flexibility and creativity. Decisions will be made in consultation with Manger, PM and/or NPD Specialist/Generalist. This position has extensive internal contact with department staff, nursing leaders and staff, physician leaders and MHS administration. External contacts include outside agencies, organizations, vendors and other entities that influence department objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or agreement to obtain Bachelor’s within three (3) year
Some financial budgeting and management experience
Minimum three (3) years office management/administrative experience; Health Care environment preferred
Minimum three (3) years of experience with personal computer
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Survey Monkey

Nice To Haves

Past experience as a NPD Associate preferred

Responsibilities

Perform coordination tasks across various program service lines within the Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development (CCEPPD).
Support the overall functioning of the Center.
Cross-train to additional programs as needed.
Manage time and prioritize tasks with a focus on customer service.
Coordinate programs and projects.
Manage customer relations.
Standardize processes.
Communicate effectively.
Organize tasks and prioritize effectively.
Demonstrate flexibility and creativity.