The Nurse Specialist will act as a clinician to assess, coordinate and provide patient care related to specialty; as an educator to conduct opportunities for staff development and patient education, as a consultant to serve as a resource to staff, patients and other health care providers and as a researcher to participate in studies, review literature and disseminate information to others.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hosp (Methodist Children's Hosp) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Nursing professional development (NPD)  is a nursing practice specialty that improves the professional practice and role competence of nurses and other healthcare personnel by facilitating ongoing learning, change, and role competence and growth with the intention of improving population health through indirect care. The role of the NPD practitioner is multi-faceted and includes serving as a change agent, mentor, learning facilitator and partner for practice transitions. Areas of NPD responsibility are: 1) orientation and onboarding; 2) competency management; 3) education; 4) role development; 5) collaborative partnerships; and (6) inquiry.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the criteria to sit for the NCLEX examination and become licensed in the state of Texas. Coursework/Training On-going continuing education in area related to specialty. Coursework/Training Nurse Specialist, Enterostomal Nursing: Graduation from an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Education Program. Coursework/Training Nurse Specialist – PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter): Qualified for placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter as evidenced by: Successful completion of theoretical course with Didactic (with supervised practicum). Coursework/Training Nurse Specialist – PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter): Complete a class to qualify for nurse radiographic interpretation of PICC Lines. Bachelor's Degree CCH Asthma/Diabetes Nurse Educator: Nursing. upon hire: Texas Registered Nurse License. upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association. 3 years Clinical experience. 1 year The Lifestyle Center: Experience in ICU, CCU, or ER nursing. 2 years Rehab Services MDA Coordinator: Rehabilitation experience in skilled nursing, and/or Skilled Nursing settings. 2 years Nurse Specialist – Palliative Care Coordinator: Hospice or homecare experience. Nurse Specialist – PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter): Qualified for placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter as evidenced by:  Successful insertion of PICC Line and/or Midline catheter on practice arm. Observe 5 successful insertions by a qualified clinician placing PICC Lines or Midline Catheters. Be observed placing 5 successful insertions by a qualified preceptor placing PICC Lines and/or Midline catheters. 5 years CCH Asthma/Diabetes Nurse Educator: Clinical experience in a pediatric area. 2 years PICU Nurse Specialist: PICU experience. 2 years Nurse Specialist – Antepartum: Obstetrical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Nursing. Master's Degree  PICU Nurse Specialist: Nursing. Regional Nurse Specialist - Cardiology: Charge Nurse/leadership experience. Nurse Specialist – Palliative Care Coordinator: Charge Nurse/leadership experience.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.