Transition to Practice Spec ! Educational Services | Part-Time | Phoenix Quick

Department: PCH-MAIN | Educational Services

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 7pm-7am

Category:
Clinical Education

Posting #: 1003679

Employee Type:
Part-Time

The Transition to Practice Specialist (TTPS) serves as a dedicated clinical mentor and educator for nurses transitioning into independent practice or new specialty areas. The TTPS provides real‑time support, coaching, and skill validation to strengthen clinical reasoning, confidence, and competence. Working collaboratively with educators and leaders, this role promotes safe, high-quality care and fosters ongoing professional growth.

• Provides bedside mentorship and coaching to promote the development of clinical reasoning, situational awareness, and decision‑making skills, guiding nurses in planning and prioritizing care.
• Collaborates with department nursing leaders and unit educator to support staff developmental needs.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and departments as a change agent to support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Engages in ongoing department endeavors which support the philosophy and values of Phoenix Children’s and nursing, and the professional development of staff.
• Conducts shift‑based assessments of staff and provides feedback using standardized tools and clinical guidelines to reinforce safety protocols, documentation standards, and clinical decision‑making.
• Documents observations, progress, and recommendations in designated reporting systems.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Nursing (Required)
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of clinical pediatric nursing experience (Required)
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of experience in a preceptor or leadership role in the specific specialty area (Required)
• Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date (Required)
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association (Required)
• National Certification in clinical specialty and/or nursing professional development (Preferred)

• AZ RN License OR Compact to Arizona License OR Compact State - Required
• Basic Life Support - Required
• Nurse Prof Dev - Preferred

• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable