Designs, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates clinical education programs to advance the 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
Professional Development is a centralized education department serving a multi-site health system. The team specializes in organizational and staff development at all levels with a focus on workforce readiness, advancing clinical excellence, supporting professional development, and building great teams and leaders.
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.
Five (5) 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.
Critical care (ICU, CICU, PCU, PICU) experience 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
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