Unit Based NPD Specialist Auburn/Covington PeriOp

MultiCare Health System • Auburn, WA

3d • $121,118 - $197,579 • Onsite

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 relevant roles described by the Association of Nursing Professional Development, including learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. The position works under the direction of an assigned manager and addresses practice-gap assessment and root cause analysis, learning needs, outcomes, planning and implementation, learning and practice environments, consultation, evaluation, ethics, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality, change management, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, mentorship, customer relations, standardization, communication, organization, prioritization, flexibility, and creativity. Work encompasses onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, role development, collaborative partnerships, evidence-based practice, research, and quality. The specialist collaborates with Program Managers in the Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development, Clinical Operational Managers, Directors, and Unit-Based NPD S/G.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL).
• Minimum four years of acute care nursing practice.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Nursing, DNP, or ARNP.
• ANCC NPD specialty certification; if not held at hire, it must be acquired within two years of hire.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, and role development.
• Promote positive learning and practice environments, evidence-based practice, research, quality, collaboration, and professional practice evaluation.
• Collaborate with Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development Program Managers, Clinical Operational Managers, Directors, and Unit-Based NPD S/G.

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance.
• Professional development through residencies, fellowships, and career development.
• Generous paid time off.
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level