Highlights
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. Directsthe 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Corvallis, OR |
Description
- This position ishybrid 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.Directsthe 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.LeadsClinical Developmentstrategies,efforts,and resources to ensure the highest standards of quality and service excellence to advancethe SHSclinicallearning 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 degreein nursing, adult education, healthcare administration, or a related fieldrequired.
- 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 todeterminecompliance with laws, regulations, or standards. Use knowledge and judgment skills todeterminewhether 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)