RN Clinical Learning and Development Specialist - Robbinsdale, MN

Good Samaritan Society; New Hope, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in New Hope, MN is seeking a Clinical Learning & Development Specialist to serve as staff development coordinator and clinical educator in long-term care settings. The role also includes serving as a CNA Program instructor conducting skills labs and clinical experiences.

You will lead nursing education initiatives, collaborate with leaders and staff, assess educational needs, and ensure competencies.

Qualifications

• Requires a registered nurse with a BSN; CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA accreditation knowledge preferred.
• Minimum of one year hands-on clinical experience in long-term care settings preferred.
• BLS for healthcare providers within 60 days of employment; nursing certification encouraged when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate nursing education at the bedside to support evidence-based practice and nursing initiatives.
• Develop and deliver education programs; coordinate LEAD team activities across locations.
• Instruct CNA programs, conduct skills labs and clinical experiences, and validate competencies.

Skills

Clinical education

Nursing leadership

Adult learning principles

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Registered nurse licensure

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: GSS MN New Hope Ambassador
Location: New Hope, MN
Address: 8100 Medicine Lake Rd, New Hope, MN 55427, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.40

Department Details

The Clinical Learning & Development Specialist serves as a staff development coordinator/clinical educator in long-term care settings. The work is diverse, meaningful and provides an opportunity to directly impact care delivery through education and training. In addition to serving as a clinical educator, the individual in this position will serve as a CNA Program instructor conducting skills labs and clinical experiences. The team is dynamic, innovative and supportive with a strong sense of collaboration and service delivery.

This position will support Robbinsdale and New Hope, Minnesota locations.

• Monday - Friday, Days

• No holidays or direct care shifts required

• One year long-term care experience preferred

Job Summary

Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, teaching, and/or evaluating education and training programs within designated assigned areas/locations while providing leadership and coordination for nursing and inter-professional initiatives and projects. Serve as a member of the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) team, part of a centralized education model. Collaborate with leaders, clinical staff and Sanford operations to identify strategies to educate, mentor and coach staff to enhance their professional development and ability to perform at the top of their scope of practice. Assess, plan, coordinate, teach and/or evaluate nursing education and training within assigned area/location(s). Develop alternative methodologies for education based on adult learning principles. Lead and coordinate nursing education at the bedside to support evidence-based practice, nursing initiatives and achieve excellence in nursing and quality outcomes. Assist with skills validations and ongoing competencies.

Qualifications

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.

A minimum of one year of hands-on clinical experience required based on licensure. Demonstrated involvement in clinical process improvement initiatives or education activities preferred.

Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers within the first 60 days employment.

Professional nursing certification in specialty area is encouraged when eligible.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like you request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272954
Job Function: Human Resources
Featured: No