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. 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