Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Periop

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis (OR)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services Learning & Development designs, implements, and evaluates clinical education programs to advance care standards. It trains staff through orientation, competency assessment, and ongoing development using evidence-based practice and modern education tools.

The department supports continuous learning across the SHS workforce, empowering caregivers to deliver exceptional care and services through innovative programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

Current unencumbered Oregon RN license.
BSN required upon hire; Master’s or higher within 3 years.
Board certification in Nursing Professional Development within 3 years.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
ACLS/PALS or other life support certs within six months.
Three years of direct care nursing experience.
Two years of education experience including assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating learning activities.
Project management experience preferred.
OR and/or PACU experience strongly preferred.

Skills

Nursing education

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Compliance

Group presentations

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

BSN required

Master’s or higher within 3 years

Nursing Professional Development certification within 3 years

Oregon RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)

Job description

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

Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
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.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
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.
Project management experience preferred.
Experience with OR and/or PACU experience 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