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Nursing Professional Development Specialist (RN)

Samaritan Health Services
  • CORVALLIS, OR
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    Job Description

    • The position will require travel to all SHS locations.
    • 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 in Emergency Room and trauma nursing 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

      • Rarely
        (1 - 10% of the time)

        Occasionally
        (11 - 33% of the time)

        Frequently
        (34 - 66% of the time)

        Continually
        (67 - 100% of the time)

        CLIMB - STAIRS

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

        SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

        KNEEL (on knees)

        SIT

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

        LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

        CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

        SQUAT Repetitive

        ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

        REACH - Upward

        PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)

        PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)

        STAND

        WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

        CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        BEND FORWARD at waist

        ROTATE TRUNK Standing

        REACH - Forward

        MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

        FINGER DEXTERITY

        PINCH Fingers

        GRASP Hand/Fist

        PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

        PULL (0-20 pounds force)

        None specified

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCORVALLIS, OR

    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Clinical Trainingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Hardwareunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Emergency Medicineunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Options Analysisunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Program Evaluationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Standards of Careunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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