JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
In collaboration with clinical site(s), designs, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates clinical education programs to advance the Samaritan Health Services (SHS) healthcare teams' clinical practice at designated clinical site(s). Supports system processes at the site level for staff orientation, competency assessment and development, and ongoing education.
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. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Board certification in Nursing Professional Development required within three (3) years of hire. If appropriate, ACLS, PALS, and/or other life support certifications applicable to clinical practice area required within six (6) months of hire. Three (3) years of direct care nursing experience required. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, preferred. Education experience, including assessing, planning, implementing, facilitating, coordinating, and evaluating learning activities, programs, and projects 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
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
SURFACE LIFT
(Floor to
Waist:
0
- 36") 0
- 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0
- 20 pounds
BEND FORWARD
at waist
ROTATE TRUNK
Standing REACH
MANUAL DEXTERITY
Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) None specified