RN Clinical Learning and Development Specialist - Waconia

RemoteWorker US; Waconia (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking an RN Clinical Learning and Development Specialist in Waconia to assess, plan, and provide ongoing nursing education. This role emphasizes clinical education, collaboration with clinical staff, and the development of effective learning methodologies. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in nursing and experience in clinical settings.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program required.
• Professional nursing certification in specialty area is encouraged when eligible.
• A minimum of one year of hands-on clinical experience required based on licensure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, teaching, and evaluating education and training programs.
• Collaborate with leaders and staff to enhance professional development.
• Develop alternative methodologies for education based on adult learning principles.

Skills

Clinical Education

Leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

RN Clinical Learning and Development Specialist - Waconia

RN Clinical Learning and Development Specialist - Waconia

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Careers With Purpose

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: GSS MN Waconia Ctr

Location: Waconia, MN

Address: 333 W 5th St, Waconia, MN 55387, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.50

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. No holidays or direct care shifts required. One year long-term care experience preferred.

• Supporting Waconia & Howard Lake locations
• Day Shifts Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00pm
• No holidays or direct care shifts
• One year long-term care experience is required
  
  

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 Health 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 .

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

Sanford Health 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-0219037

Job Function: Human Resources

Featured: Yes

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