Pediatrics Nursing Professional Development Specialist

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (PDS) to advance clinical excellence and professional growth through education programs and practice initiatives. The PDS partners with interdisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate learning strategies that align with organizational goals.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, learning technology, and mentorship across staff from student to expert, contributing to EvergreenHealth’s Magnet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and Master’s degree in nursing.
• Current WA RN license or NLC multistate license.
• 3 years of recent RN experience with 2 years in NICU or Pediatric Nursing.
• Minimum 1 year teaching adult learners in a clinical setting.
• Experience in presenting and training clinical skills and new technology.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS from American Heart Association by start date.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development or certification in nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates learning in educational activities in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Acts as a change agent for planned and unplanned implementations of practice, standards, equipment, and workflow.
• Serves as a mentor within and outside the organization, formal and/or informal in their area of specialty.
• Leads by identifying learning gaps, designing, implementing, and managing programs to address learning needs, and evaluating learner’s performance.
• Acts as a role model, develops trusting relationships with staff and stakeholders, and functions as a resource in their identified specialty.
• Advocates for and guides stakeholders through the scientific inquiry process, emphasizing EBP as a form of clinical excellence; connecting staff with subject matter experts.
• Organizes, implements, and evaluates programs that develop staff from student through expert, supporting organizational goals.
• Supports quality assessment and improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult education

Teaching/training

Leadership

Clinical education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

RN license in WA or NLC

Job description

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (PDS) to advance clinical excellence and professional growth through education programs and practice initiatives. The PDS partners with interdisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate learning strategies that align with organizational goals.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, learning technology, and mentorship across staff from student to expert, contributing to EvergreenHealth’s Magnet