Professional Development Specialist RN - ICU/IMCU @ Swedish First Hill

Full Time (40 Hour Week) 

Day and Night Shift (This position will support both day and night shift.)

$5,000 Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

This position will provide educational support directly to clinical staff and will be focused on developing and improving the competency of clinical care providers, staff clinical skills, and expertise on all shifts. This position will emphasize the use of educational theory and expertise to foster clinical growth to increase the competency of staff and ensure safe and positive patient outcomes.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Shared Services 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.

Assess the clinical educational needs of staff Uses multiple resources to assess the learning needs of staff and assists them in developing a personal professional growth plan. Plans and operationalizes educational activities to meet the educational needs of staff and provide individualized and group activities to support growth in clinical expertise based on research and evidence base knowledge. Uses appropriate tools to measure the adequacy of learning and absorption/application of information and remediates as necessary. Assists staff in planning for formal educational growth opportunities, such as going back to school, attending conferences, etc. Delivers learning materials for specific educational activities using theory and practical considerations. Reviews materials before utilization for adequacy, accuracy, currency, and evidence base. Evaluates learning materials for inclusion and utilization for education needs both for individuals and groups. Provides coaching for the use of the internet and other modalities for obtaining knowledge and learning opportunities. Maintains own expertise in teaching/learning and clinical competency.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing. Upon hire: Registered Nurse License 3 years of experience in nursing leadership including clinical experience in associated service line area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Emphasis on education with current clinical competence in service group. Certification in service area and/or nursing professional development (NPD-BC) 3 years of experience in education theory and delivery education using best practices

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 improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.