Nurse Specialist

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); Vor Ort; USD 146.000 - 206.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programs

Zusammenfassung

MultiCare Health System's Tacoma General Hospital seeks a Nurse Specialist to lead nursing practice at micro and macro levels, applying clinical judgement and collaboration to improve patient care. You will translate evidence into safe, high-quality, cost-effective outcomes and design system-level strategies to optimize resources for patient, nurse, and organizational success.

The NS acts as expert clinician and patient advocate.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree required; DNP or PhD preferred.
• Current RN license in Washington State or MLS.
• Nursing certification; if not held, acquire within one year of hire.
• Five years of experience with the assigned patient population.

Aufgaben

• Lead advancement of nursing practice at micro and macro levels.
• Translate evidence into safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes.
• Design strategies to optimize resources across patient, nurse and system levels.
• Act as expert clinician and patient advocate.

Kenntnisse

Clinical leadership

Systems thinking

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Master’s degree

DNP or PhD preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, 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, Schedule: Day

Position Summary

The Nurse Specialist (NS) leads the advancement of nursing practice at the micro and macro levels. Clinical judgement and collaboration enhance nursing care and its impact on the unique characteristics of the patient in order to devise a plan of care that ensures advocacy. The incumbent translates evidence to achieve safe, quality, and cost-effective outcomes. The NS leads organizational and system changes using systems thinking to optimize resources and improve outcomes. Additional responsibilities include analyzing and evaluating data to ensure practice is patient-centered, safe, timely, effective, and efficient. The NS also designs strategies and interventions to promote optimization within 3 spheres of impact (patient, nurse and systems). The NS functions as an expert clinician and patient advocate.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required, DNP or PhD preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
• Nursing Certification or related professional certification; if not in possession at time of hire, must acquire within one (1) year of hire
• Five (5) years of experience with the assigned patient population

About Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare 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 MultiCare 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 MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $145,808.00 - $205,545.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.