Staff Development Educator | Behavioral Health

Logan Health Medical Center; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Fitness Center membership discount

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid life insurance

Impact on community mental health

Job summary

Logan Health Behavioral Health in Kalispell, MT, seeks a Staff Development Educator (RN) to educate and support RNs and Mental Health Technicians, strengthening clinical skills and promoting evidence-based practice.

You will design and evaluate learning programs, coordinate activities, and lead teaching initiatives to advance compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care within our facility.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or multi-state compact license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Certification in related specialty and/or Nursing Professional Development preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities related to assigned clinical programs.
• Assist clinical staff to maintain unit-specific competence in procedures, equipment, patient education, and documentation.
• Exhibit specialized knowledge of the assigned specialty area.
• Perform needs assessments and gap analyses to identify priority needs and outcomes.
• Plan and develop strategies to foster critical thinking and meet identified needs.
• Implement courses, tools, and resources to carry out strategic plans.
• Teach and train using evidence-based learning methodologies.
• Evaluate outcomes and program effectiveness relative to goals.
• Act as a catalyst for change and support organizational improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Independence

Empathy

Education

Montana RN license (or compact)

BSN preferred

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred

Certification in related specialty / Nursing Professional Development preferred

RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Help Us Shape Mental Health Care In Montana! Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health Behavioral Health in scenic Kalispell, MT, has an opportunity for a Staff Development Educator (RN) to be part of their team! In this role, you’ll provide education, training, and support to help our RNs and Mental Health Technicians strengthen their clinical skills. You’ll develop and evaluate learning programs that promote evidence-based practice and compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care.

About our facility:

Logan Health Behavioral Health (formerly Pathways Treatment Center), a department of Logan Health Medical Center, located in Kalispell, Montana, began its high standard of care when it opened its doors in 1994. We provide acute inpatient services for Montana clients who have mental health or substance abuse issues. The 40-bed facility offers clinically effective treatment through the collaborative efforts of a team that includes psychiatrists, addictionologists, certified licensed addiction counselors, licensed therapists, psychiatric nurses and mental health specialists. Each staff member is dedicated to delivering results-oriented treatment in a caring and confidential environment.

Where we're located:

Located in the heart of the Flathead Valley, Kalispell is just 30 minutes from Glacier National Park and a short drive from Flathead Lake, two ski resorts, and endless year-round outdoor recreation. It’s the perfect place to live, work, and play!

What we offer you!

• Affordable health benefits - two options 401(k) with generous immediate employer match
• Logan Health Fitness Center Membership discount -1/2 off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employer paid life insurance
• A chance to make an impact on mental health care in our community!

Qualifications:

• Current Montana RN license or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
• 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 related program area, and/or Nursing Professional Development certification preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
• Must achieve and maintain certification in nationally recognized skills courses associated with position responsibilities (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS) within six (6) 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.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Primarily responsible for coordinating all activities related to the assigned clinical programs.
• Assists clinical staff to acquire, maintain, and/or expand unit-specific competence in clinical procedures, equipment operation, patient education, and/or documentation.
• Exhibits specialized knowledge of the assigned specialty area.
• Performs formal needs assessments, gap analysis and collects other pertinent information to identify priority needs and outcomes.
• Plans and develops strategies to foster critical thinking and meets identified needs and desired outcomes.
• Implements courses, tools, and resources to carry out strategic plans.
• Teaches and trains using principles of learning and effective methodologies.
• Evaluates actual outcomes and program effectiveness in relation to desired outcomes.
• Serves as a catalyst for change within organization by facilitating initiation of, adoption of, and adaptation to change.
• Assumes formal/informal consultant role by assisting individuals and groups with input feedback solutions, and learning integration.
• Exhibits leadership behaviors by supporting and collaborating with organization and administrative structures.
• Oversees resources to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Utilizes evidence to support change and educates others toward a culture of evidence-based practice.
• Maintains program documentation and records/files in accordance with organization policy and regulatory expectations.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position. Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, variable day shift. Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes: Criminal background check Reference checks Drug Screening Health and Immunizations Screening Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values: Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation. Our Core Values Be Kind – We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together – Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted – We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent. Strive for Excellence – We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.