Nursing Professional Development Specialist-Unit Based, Family Birth Center/NICU Good Sam
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Unit Based operationalizes tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of nursing professional development to improve evidence-based nursing practice on assigned units or departments. The specialist assumes roles as needed—including learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions—to demonstrate competent practice in accordance with the Association of Nursing Professional Development. The position operates under the direction of an assigned manager. The work encompasses assessment of practice gaps and root causes, identification of learning needs and outcomes, planning and implementation, 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. The role supports onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, role development, collaborative partnerships, and evidence-based practice, research, and quality. It 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 MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. The listed schedule is 0.9 FTE, day shift.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL).
- Minimum four years of acute care nursing practice.
- ANCC NPD specialty certification is preferred; if not held at hire, it must be acquired within two years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Nursing, DNP, or ARNP.
- ANCC NPD specialty certification.
- Minimum three years of program management experience within an education role.
- Minimum three years of previous experience as a unit educator, system educator, or NPD Specialist/Generalist.
Responsibilities
- Operationalize nursing professional development tools, theories, skills, and knowledge to improve evidence-based nursing practice on assigned units or departments.
- Assume NPD roles as needed, including 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; plan, implement, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate learning and practice initiatives.
- Support onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, role development, collaborative partnerships, and evidence-based practice, research, and quality.
- Promote positive learning and practice environments and provide consultation, education, mentorship, and collaboration.
- Collaborate with Program Managers in the Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development, Clinical Operational Managers, Directors, and Unit-Based NPD S/G.
Benefits
- Competitive tuition assistance.
- Career development, award-winning residencies, and fellowships.
- Generous paid time off.
- Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
