NPD Specialist Program Manager - Nurse Residency

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F, 8hr days The NPD Specialist Program Manager – Nurse Residency will have primary organizational responsibility for all aspects of the MHS Nurse Residency program including researching, planning, implementing, evaluating and sustaining the program across the MHS Nursing Organization. The incumbent will lead efforts focused on improving the current nurse residency infrastructure and creating new residency initiatives that are informed by evidence and best practices through creation and maintenance of evidence-based policies, procedures and processes. Additionally, this position will create and implement a business plan that operationalizes the formal residency procedures at the system, IBU and department levels that establish the roles and responsibilities of each nursing role throughout MHS with the goal of delivering safe, quality patient care and creating healthy work environments. This position operates independently under limited supervision. Work situations are varied with an emphasis on program management, product analysis, gap analysis, expected outcomes, evaluation and return on investment, customer relations, standardization, communication, organization, prioritization, research, flexibility and creativity. Decisions are made in collaboration with the Executive Director and Manager. This position has extensive internal contact with department staff, nursing leaders and staff, physician leaders and MHS administration. External contacts include outside agencies, organizations, vendors and other entities that influence department objectives. Requirements Master’s degree in Nursing PhD in Nursing, DNP, or ARNP preferred Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS) ANCC NPD specialty certification preferred; if not in possession at time of hire, must acquire within two (2) years of hire Four (4) years of acute care nursing practice Three (3) year Program management experience within an education role preferred Three (3) years previous experience as unit educator, system educator, NPD Specialist/Generalist preferred Why MultiCare? Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $145,808.00 - $205,545.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. #J-18808-Ljbffr MultiCare Health System