This position is hybrid with expectations for intermittent onsite presence at any Samaritan facility.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides strategic and operational leadership for Samaritan Health Services' (SHS) clinical and workforce development programs, ensuring the delivery of innovative, evidence-based learning experiences that support workforce competency, professional growth, quality outcomes, and organizational priorities. Directs the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical education, nursing professional development, workforce training, simulation, competency management, practice transition, clinical leadership, preceptor development, community workforce pipeline, and online learning programs. Leads Clinical Development strategies, efforts, and resources to ensure the highest standards of quality and service excellence to advance the SHS clinical learning environment. Employs evidence-based practice, tools, theories, and advanced skills to improve system-wide outcomes and team practices.

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

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and Master's degree in nursing, adult education, healthcare administration, or a related field required. Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required. Board certification in Nursing Professional Development required within two (2) years of hire. Three (3) years of clinical education experience required. Two (2) years of direct care nursing experience required. One (1) year of leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility and complexity required. Experience and/or training in the following required: Nursing professional development theories, concepts, and principles. Supporting system compliance with associated regulatory, accreditation and legal mandates.

Experience in the following required:

Developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing professional development programs. Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in learning management systems (LMS), competency tracking systems, and other learning platforms preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Leadership

• Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management. Conflict resolution
• Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Critical thinking
• Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions. Communication and team building
• Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects. 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")20

• 40Lbs 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 WALK
• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0-20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers

STAND BEND FORWARD

at waist REACH

• Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

Location:

Samaritan Health Services

SHS Learning & Development Schedule:

1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day