Nursing Professional Development Specialist NT ICU​/PCU Tacoma General

## Nursing Professional Development Specialist NT ICU/PCU Tacoma General Apply locations:
Tacoma, Washington time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR76531
** Join a team that shares your calling
** At Multi Care, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

** FTE:
** 1.0,
** Shift:
** Day
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* Schedule:

** Mon to Fri
** Position Summary
** 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
* PhD in Nursing, DNP, or ARNP preferred
* Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
* ANCC NPD specialty certification preferred; if not in possession at time of hire, must acquire within two (2) years of hire
* Minimum four (4) years of acute care nursing practice
* 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
** About Tacoma General Hospital
** Multi Care Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the Multi Care Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

** About the Tacoma Community
** Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.  
** Why Multi Care?*
* ** Rooted in the local community
** Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140…