Training & Development Specialist Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Training and Development Manager, the Training and Development Specialist – RN provides a range of consultation and learning services to teams and leadership on the development and implementation of key strategies for creating and sustaining a high performing organization. This position specializes in training and onboarding all clinical support staff across the affiliate.

Training and Development Specialist – RN

• Provides training and onboarding for newly hired clinical staff, including RN, LPN, MA, and HCA II, in health center roles in Family Planning and Abortion Care, including Ultrasound.
• Works with organizational staff and leadership to understand and assess needs and develop appropriate interventions and materials.
• Designs and develops training materials that can be used to train, mentor, and coach staff in performing their job functions.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates training programs for new services and service expansions that support organizational needs that are aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Formulates and implements evaluation systems to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of training being provided for clinical support staff.
• Oversees proctoring and privileging for non-clinician staff.
• Travels to any of the Planned Parenthood locations to provide initial and ongoing on-the-job training and evaluation for staff.
• Role models, communicates, teaches, and celebrates Planned Parenthood’s In This Together employee engagement and patient experience framework.
• Develops and maintains systems for evaluating the effectiveness of all training efforts across the organization.
• Promotes standardization of evidence-based and/or best clinical practice.
• Coaches employees and/or works with site leadership to coach employees when they observe practices varying from standard.
• Supports health center supervisors in the initial and ongoing evaluation of staff, partners to provide development solutions that support high performance.
• Aids and prepares employees to be in alignment with and deliver consistent messages about PPNCS mission, strategic objectives, and values.
• Maintains connection to day-to-day health center operations and job proficiency by working a minimum of two shifts per month in a PPNCS health center.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• NICE HEALTHCARE - Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan
• HealthiestYou - Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare's network
• Proximal Health - Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax-free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Reimbursement: up to $1000 per year & 2 paid CEU days
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked. 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually. 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays. 403(b) retirement fund. 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more
• Start date flexibility
• Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training
• Training includes classroom, mock clinic, and shadowing shifts
• Shift differentials: $1.50/hour (weekend), $3.00/hour (evening), $2.00/hour (Bilingual), and $3.00/hour (ultrasound)
• Travel reimbursement
• Option of picking up additional shifts, including at other locations other than your “home” clinic

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse in MN, IA, and/or NE or ability to obtain before start date
• Current Healthcare provider BLS certification
• Experience effectively training and supporting new employees
• Preferable experience developing strategies and implementing programs that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Working knowledge of technology necessary to perform job function, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
• Access to independent transportation, valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance, with willingness to drive to different health center sites as needed

About Us

We believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.