Unit-Based Nursing Education & Development Specialist

MultiCare Health System; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MultiCare Health System seeks a Unit Based Nursing Professional Development Specialist to operationalize nursing development tools and evidence-based practices. The role focuses on onboarding, competency management, learning needs assessment, and clinical education across Auburn and Covington ED units.

The position requires an RN license in WA, a Master’s in Nursing, and several years of acute care and education experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• RN license in Washington State or multi-state license endorsement.
• ANCC NPD specialty certification preferred; if not possessed, must acquire within two years.
• Minimum four years of acute care nursing practice.
• Minimum three years of program management experience in an education role.
• Minimum three years as unit educator or system educator or NPD specialist/Generalist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning gaps and root causes; identify learning needs and outcomes.
• Plan, implement and coordinate continuing education activities.
• Facilitate positive learning environments and evidence-based practice.
• Consult with managers, directors and clinical staff to advance nursing practice.
• Lead practice transitions, mentorship, and standardization efforts.
• Support research, quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Mentorship

Education planning

Change agent

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

PhD in Nursing or DNP/ARNP preferred

Job description

MultiCare Health System seeks a Unit Based Nursing Professional Development Specialist to operationalize nursing development tools and evidence-based practices. The role focuses on onboarding, competency management, learning needs assessment, and clinical education across Auburn and Covington ED units.

The position requires an RN license in WA, a Master’s in Nursing, and several years of acute care and education experience.