Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to design, coordinate, and evaluate clinical education programs that advance patient care. You will train staff through orientation, competency assessment, and ongoing education, using evidence-based practices.

The role requires BSN at hire, a Master’s within three years, and PDC certification within three years, plus ER experience preferred, and strong PowerPoint/MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• BSN required upon hire; Master’s or higher within 3 years of hire.
• Board certification in Nursing Professional Development required within 3 years of hire.
• ACLS, PALS or other life support certifications required within 6 months of hire.
• Three years of direct care nursing experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, required.
• Two years of education experience, including assessing, planning, implementing, facilitating, coordinating and evaluating learning activities, programs, and projects, required.
• ER nursing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates clinical education programs.
• Trains and develops staff through orientation, competency assessment and development.
• Employs evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.
• Supports ongoing education and learning initiatives across SHS.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Compliance

Education

BSN

Master’s or higher within 3 years

Board certification in Nursing Professional Development

ACLS/PALS life support certs within 6 months

2+ years education experience

3 years direct care nursing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)

Job description

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $47.39 - $71.09

Theposition will require travel to all SHS locations.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Designs, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates clinical education programs to advance the Samaritan Health Services (SHS) healthcare teams standards of care. Trains and develops staff through the continuum of orientation, competency assessment and development, and ongoing education. Employs evidence-based practice, tools, theories and advanced skills to improve system-wide patient outcomes.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Learning & Development department supports the development of necessary skills, knowledge, and competency across the SHS workforce and throughout the healthcare professional’s continuum of learning and development. The department cultivates a dynamic culture of continuous learning and professional growth, empowering SHS learners to deliver exceptional care and services through innovative learning programs and initiatives.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) required upon hire. Applicable graduate degree (Master’s or higher) required within three (3) years of hire.

Board certification in Nursing Professional Development required within three (3) years of hire.

If appropriate, ACLS, PALS, and/or other applicable life support certifications required within six (6) months of hire.

Three (3) years of direct care nursing experience required.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, required.

Two (2) years of education experience, including assessing, planning, implementing, facilitating, coordinating, and evaluating learning activities, programs, and projects, required.

Experience in Emergency Room nursing strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.

Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Adaptability/Flexibility -Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent situations and to adjust actions to offer the best possible solutions to our internal and external customers.

Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software. Ability to learn new applications, enter data, and manipulate and process information.

Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Compliance - Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards. Use knowledge and judgment skills to determine whether events or processes comply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or moreLbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

SIT

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

REACH - Upward

STAND

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs