RN Staff Development Educator - Behavioral Health

Logan Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health Behavioral Health in Kalispell, MT seeks a Staff Development Educator (RN) to coordinate education and clinical training for our nurses and mental health technicians. You will develop learning programs that promote evidence-based practice and compassionate care.

The role requires Montana RN licensure (or compact), BSN preferred, and several years of nursing and teaching experience. Strong communication, organization, and change leadership are essential to implement curricula and

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or multi-state compact license.
• BSN preferred; Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Experience working within a mental health, psychiatric, or behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Certification in related specialty and/or Nursing Professional Development certification preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care.
• Must achieve and maintain certification in nationally recognized skills courses (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS) within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated success in consultation, leadership and the ability to serve as a catalyst for change.
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating all activities related to the assigned clinical programs.
• Assist clinical staff to acquire, maintain, and expand unit-specific competence in clinical procedures, equipment operation, patient education, and documentation.
• Plan and develop strategies to foster critical thinking and meet identified needs and outcomes.
• Implement courses, tools, and resources to carry out strategic plans; teach and train using evidence-based methodologies.
• Evaluate actual outcomes and program effectiveness in relation to desired outcomes.
• Serve as a catalyst for change by facilitating initiation, adoption, and adaptation to change.
• Provide consultation support to individuals and groups, and guide learning integration.
• Collaborate with leadership to oversee resources and achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain program documentation in line with policy and regulatory expectations.

Skills

RN License

Teaching Leadership

Program development

Communication skills

Education

BSN preferred

Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logan Health Behavioral Health in Kalispell, MT seeks a Staff Development Educator (RN) to coordinate education and clinical training for our nurses and mental health technicians. You will develop learning programs that promote evidence-based practice and compassionate care.

The role requires Montana RN licensure (or compact), BSN preferred, and several years of nursing and teaching experience. Strong communication, organization, and change leadership are essential to implement curricula and