Unit Based Nursing Professional Development Specialist Good Sam ED

MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA

4d•$121,118 - $197,579•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Unit Based will have responsibility for operationalizing tools, theories, skills and knowledge of nursing professional development to improve the evidence-based practice of nursing staff on the assigned unit/department(s). The incumbent will practice in the position of NPD Specialist by assuming the following role(s) as needed to demonstrate competent practice as outlined by the Association of Nursing Professional Development: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions. This position operates under the direction of their assigned manager. Work situations are varied with an emphasis on Assessment of Practice Gaps/Root Cause Analysis, Identification of Learning Needs, Outcomes Identification, Planning, Implementation, Coordination, Facilitation of Positive Learning and Practice Environments, Consultation, Evaluation, Ethics, Education, Evidence-based Practice (EBP) and Research, Quality of Nursing Professional Development Practice, Change Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Professional Practice Evaluation, Resource Utilization, Mentorship/Advancing the Profession, Customer Relations, Standardization, Communication, Organization, Prioritization, Flexibility and Creativity as it relates to Onboarding/Orientation, Competency Management, Continuing Education, Role Development, Collaborative Partnerships and Evidence-Based Practice, Research and Quality. This position will collaborate significantly with Program Managers within the Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development, as well as, Clinical Operational Managers, and Directors, and Unit-Based NPD S/G.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
Minimum four (4) years of acute care nursing practice

Nice To Haves

PhD in Nursing, DNP, or ARNP preferred
ANCC NPD specialty certification preferred; if not in possession at time of hire, must acquire within two (2) years of hire
Minimum three (3) year Program management experience within an education role preferred
Minimum three (3) years previous experience as unit educator, system educator, NPD Specialist/Generalist preferred

Responsibilities

Operationalize tools, theories, skills and knowledge of nursing professional development to improve the evidence-based practice of nursing staff on the assigned unit/department(s).
Act as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions.
Assess practice gaps/root cause analysis.
Identify learning needs.
Plan and implement educational strategies.
Facilitate positive learning and practice environments.
Consult on professional development matters.
Evaluate the effectiveness of professional development initiatives.
Uphold ethical standards in education.
Promote evidence-based practice and research.
Manage change effectively.
Provide leadership in nursing professional development.
Collaborate with various stakeholders.
Evaluate professional practice.
Utilize resources effectively.
Mentor and advance the nursing profession.
Manage customer relations.
Standardize practices where appropriate.
Communicate effectively.
Organize and prioritize tasks.
Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in areas such as onboarding/orientation, competency management, continuing education, role development, collaborative partnerships, and evidence-based practice/research/quality initiatives.