Unit Based NPD Specialist Auburn Family Birth Center/NICU
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Unit Based is responsible for applying nursing professional development tools, theories, skills, and knowledge to improve evidence-based nursing practice on assigned units or departments. 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, as needed to demonstrate competent practice outlined by the Association of Nursing Professional Development. The position operates under the direction of an assigned manager. The role encompasses assessing practice gaps and root causes, identifying learning needs and outcomes, planning and implementing education, coordinating and facilitating positive learning and practice environments, consultation, evaluation, ethics, education, evidence-based practice and research, and quality of nursing professional development practice. It also involves change management, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, mentorship, customer relations, standardization, communication, organization, prioritization, flexibility, and creativity across onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, role development, collaborative partnerships, and 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.
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.
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 of three years of program management experience within an education role.
- Minimum of three years of prior experience as a unit educator, system educator, or NPD Specialist/Generalist.
Responsibilities
- Apply nursing professional development tools, theories, skills, and knowledge to improve evidence-based nursing practice on 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, implement, coordinate, and evaluate education and professional development activities.
- Facilitate positive learning and practice environments and provide consultation.
- Support onboarding and orientation, competency management, continuing education, and role development.
- Contribute to evidence-based practice, research, quality, professional practice evaluation, and quality of nursing professional development practice.
- Collaborate with Program Managers, Clinical Operational Managers, Directors, and Unit-Based NPD S/G.
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.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
