NPD Specialist System

$129,147 - $186,722/Yr

MultiCare Health System - Puyallup, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Puyallup, WA

Hospitals

About the position

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist-System will have primary responsibility for developing and implementing tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of nursing professional development to improve the evidence-based practice of clinical staff throughout MultiCare Health System. 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 independently under limited supervision by the Director and/or 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of nursing professional development.
• Assess practice gaps and conduct root cause analysis.
• Identify learning needs and outcomes for clinical staff.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate positive learning and practice environments.
• Consult and evaluate nursing professional development practices.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation processes for new staff.
• Manage competency assessments and continuing education programs.
• Collaborate with program managers and clinical operational managers.
• Mentor and advance the nursing profession through education and support.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• PhD in Nursing, DNP, or ARNP preferred.
• Washington State Registered Nurse license (RN) required.
• ANCC NPD specialty certification preferred; must acquire within two years of hire if not already possessed.
• Minimum four years of acute care nursing practice required.
• Minimum three years of program management experience within an education role preferred.
• Minimum three years of previous experience as a unit educator, system educator, or NPD Specialist/Generalist preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a leadership role within nursing education.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practice and research methodologies.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan