Transition to Practice Spec

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Transition to Practice Specialist to serve as a dedicated clinical mentor and educator for nurses transitioning into independent practice or new specialty areas.

The TTPS provides real-time coaching, skills validation and guidance to strengthen clinical reasoning and safety, collaborating with educators and leaders to promote high-quality care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing is required.
• Two years of clinical pediatric nursing experience.
• One year in a preceptor or leadership role in the specialty area.
• Current State of Arizona RN license or compact-state multistate license prior to start date.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• National Certification in clinical specialty and/or nursing professional development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides bedside mentorship to develop clinical reasoning, situational awareness and decision-making.
• Collaborates with nursing leaders and educators to support staff development needs.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Engages in department initiatives aligning with Phoenix Children's values.
• Documents observations, progress and recommendations in reporting systems.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Skills

Clinical mentorship

Nurse educator

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Department: PCH-MAIN | Educational Services

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 3pm-4:30am

Category: Clinical Education

Posting #: 1057039

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

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.

Position Duties

• 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.
  

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

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

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Bachelor's in Nursing Required Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Two (2) years of clinical pediatric nursing experience. Required Yes No 2. One (1) year of experience in a preceptor or leadership role in the specific specialty area. Required Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. 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 Yes No 2. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association. Required Yes No 3. National Certification in clinical specialty and/or nursing professional development. Preferred Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• 2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• 6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• 7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• 8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• 9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• 10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• 11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• 14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• 15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• 16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• 17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree