Nursing Professional Development Specialist

This position may require travel to Samaritan sites.

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.
ICU experience strongly preferred.