Nursing Professional Development Generalist- unit based - Family Birth Center, Peds, and NICU- Yakima Memorial Hospital
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Generalist – Unit Based is responsible for applying nursing professional development tools, theories, skills, and knowledge to improve evidence-based nursing practice among staff in assigned units or departments. The role performs, as needed, the Association of Nursing Professional Development roles of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. The position operates under the direction of its assigned manager. The work includes assessment of practice gaps and root causes, identification of learning needs and outcomes, planning and implementation of education, coordination and facilitation of positive learning and practice environments, consultation, evaluation, ethics, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of NPD practice, change management, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, mentorship, customer relations, standardization, communication, organization, prioritization, flexibility, and creativity. Areas of focus include onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, role development, collaborative partnerships, evidence-based practice, research, and quality. The role collaborates significantly with Program Managers in the Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development, Clinical Operational Managers, Directors, and Unit-Based NPD S/G. The position is based at Yakima Memorial Hospital and supports the Family Birth Center, Pediatrics, and NICU. The position is full-time (1.0 FTE) on a day schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Master’s degree in Nursing must be initiated within 12 months of hire, with consistent progress toward completion within the standard program timeframe.
- Registered Nurse license in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement.
- At least four years of acute care nursing practice.
Nice To Haves
- ANCC NPD specialty certification is preferred; if not held at hire, it must be acquired within two years of hire.
- Previous experience as a unit educator, system educator, deployed educator, or NPD Specialist/Generalist is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply nursing professional development tools, theories, skills, and knowledge to improve the evidence-based practice of nursing staff in assigned units or departments.
- Serve as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions, as needed.
- Assess practice gaps and root causes, identify learning needs and outcomes, and plan and implement learning activities.
- Coordinate and facilitate positive learning and practice environments; provide consultation and evaluate outcomes.
- Support onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, and role development.
- Contribute to evidence-based practice, research, quality, change management, professional practice evaluation, and resource utilization.
- Collaborate with Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development Program Managers, Clinical Operational Managers, Directors, and Unit-Based NPD S/G.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
- Paid time off and generous PTO.
- Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development.
- Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
