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Posted: 24-Jan-26
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 994406
Position Summary
Join our team as a Transition to Practice Specialist (TTPS) and play a critical role in supporting nurses as they transition into independent practice or new specialty areas. In this role, you will provide hands-on clinical mentoring, real-time coaching, and skill validation to build confidence, competence, and strong clinical reasoning. Working closely with nurse educators and clinical leaders, you’ll help ensure safe, high-quality patient care while fostering professional growth and successful transitions for nurses across the organization. This position is ideal for an experienced clinician who is passionate about teaching, mentorship, and developing the next generation of nursing practice.
The Transition to Practice Specialist (TTPS) serves as a dedicated clinical mentor and educator for nurses transitioning into independent practice or new specialty areas. The TTPS provides real-time support, coaching, and skill validation to strengthen clinical reasoning, confidence, and competence. Working collaboratively with educators and leaders, this role promotes safe, high-quality care and fosters ongoing professional growth.
Education
- Bachelor’s in Nursing (Required)
Experience
- Two (2) years of clinical pediatric nursing experience. (Required)
- One (1) year of experience in a preceptor or leadership role in the specific specialty area. (Required)
Certifications
- Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date. (Required)
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association. (Required)
- National Certification in clinical specialty and/or nursing professional development. (Preferred)
