Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Emergency Department

Nursing Professional Development Specialist Job Code: 28646

• 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

• 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: Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more 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! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org   with any questions. 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.