Unit Based NPD Specialist Auburn/Covington PeriOp
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Unit Based operationalizes tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of nursing professional development to improve the evidence-based practice of nursing staff on assigned units or departments. In accordance with the Association of Nursing Professional Development, the specialist may serve as a 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 an assigned manager. The role addresses practice gaps and learning needs; identifies outcomes; plans, implements, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates education and practice initiatives; and supports positive learning and practice environments. Areas of focus include onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, role development, collaborative partnerships, evidence-based practice, research, and quality. The specialist 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 Auburn Medical Center, a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center, and advanced surgical services, including robotic-assisted procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with an FTE of 1.0. MultiCare describes its benefits and support as including competitive tuition assistance, residencies, fellowships and career development; generous PTO; Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs; and a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salary, medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The stated pay scale is $121,118.40–$197,579.20 USD, with pay influenced by factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and education.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL).
- Minimum of four years of acute care nursing practice.
- ANCC NPD specialty certification must be acquired within two years of hire if not held at hire.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Nursing, DNP, or ARNP.
- ANCC NPD specialty certification at time of hire.
- At least three years of program management experience within an education role.
- At least three years of previous experience as a unit educator, system educator, or NPD Specialist/Generalist.
Responsibilities
- Improve the evidence-based practice of nursing staff on assigned units or departments by applying nursing professional development tools, theories, skills, and knowledge.
- Serve as needed as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions.
- Assess practice gaps and root causes, identify learning needs and outcomes, and plan, implement, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate education and practice initiatives.
- Facilitate positive learning and practice environments and provide consultation.
- Support onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, and role development.
- Advance evidence-based practice, research, quality, change management, professional practice evaluation, mentorship, and the development of the profession.
- Collaborate with Program Managers in the Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development, Clinical Operational Managers, Directors, and Unit-Based NPD S/G.
- Promote effective communication, organization, prioritization, flexibility, creativity, resource utilization, customer relations, standardization, ethics, and collaboration in nursing professional development practice.
Benefits
- Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development.
- Generous paid time off.
- Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
- Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
- Competitive salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
