Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Critical Care

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Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Critical Care

• Coeur d''Alene, ID
• Kootenai Health
• Nursing - Clinical Education
• Full Time - Days
• Nursing
• 80 = 1.0
• Req #: 47781

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Nursing Professional Development Specialist

• The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist is a registered nurse who serves as a learning facilitator, change agent, and role development partner. This role supports nursing practice and patient outcomes through evidence-based education, professional development, and collaboration with clinical teams and leadership. This NPD Specialist will primarily support the Critical Care service line. *

Position Summary

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist is a registered nurse who serves as a learning facilitator, change agent, and role development partner. This role supports nursing practice and patient outcomes through evidence-based education, professional development, and collaboration with clinical teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assesses learning needs using data, performance trends, and staff feedback
• Designs and delivers education aligned with clinical priorities, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Facilitates learning through classroom, simulation, bedside, and digital formats
• Supports staff onboarding, orientation, and role transition
• Coaches and mentors staff to foster professional growth and clinical excellence
• Evaluates the effectiveness of educational activities
• Collaborates with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to support change, safety, and quality initiatives
• Demonstrates accountability for maintaining professional competency and advancing NPD practice
• Promotes a culture of inquiry, innovation, and lifelong learning
• Serves in specialized focus areas such as simulation, ambulatory care, clinical education, interdisciplinary certifications, and/or nurse planner while remaining flexible to support the broader NPD team as needed
• Completes mandatory training requirements
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho prior to start date
• Graduate degree in nursing or related field preferred
• BSN required
• Minimum 3 years direct patient care experience preferred
• Previous experience in designing, developing, conducting and evaluating training programs for adult learners preferred
• Nursing Professional Development certification (NPD-BC) preferred
• BLS required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can''t wait to meet you!

Apply today!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Incentive-driven wellness program
• Employee referral bonus program

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