RN Education & Training Specialist

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other members of the clinical, operations, and other functional leaders to identify, meet and support learning and development needs of PHS employees during both onboarding/orientation and ongoing.
• Partner with clinical leaders in the development of curriculum and effective delivery systems to meet these needs.
• Assure availability of programs necessary to meet Federal and State regulations; understand and ensure quality principles are integrated into educational offerings, including elements of the care and hospitality model.
• Creatively manage continuous improvement of clinical curriculum content and delivery systems that promotes practical application in the business including recording, scheduling, and communication of learning opportunities.
• Utilize computer-based learning system in managing and recording training occurrences and related initiatives.
• Continued development, implementation and monitoring of education activities as new or revised skills level/programs and educations standard needs are identified.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of federal and state standards and regulations which govern the operation of PHS facilities and the implications of health care, governmental, and legal factors in the provision of post acute care as well as of clinical information systems/software processes, care planning processes, regulatory standards and resident assessment.
• Utilize knowledge of nursing processes/procedures, knowledge of costs associated with different levels of patient care, and knowledge in reimbursement issues related to post acute care in the development and delivery of training.

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Education, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, HR, or relevant field.
• Clinical Educators require current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota and minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• Experience working in senior Assisted Living and/or Care Center preferred.
• Experience working in collaborative relationships.
• Experience with technology-based instruction.
• Demonstrated competency in teaching and applying principles of adult learning.
• Flexibility to work and travel to more than one location and work on weekends and after business hours.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common computer programs.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies.