Staff Development Educator | Behavioral Health

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health Behavioral Health in Kalispell, Montana, is seeking a Staff Development Educator (RN) to provide education, training, and support to registered nurses and Mental Health Technicians. The educator develops and evaluates learning programs that promote evidence-based practice and compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care. The position primarily coordinates activities related to assigned clinical programs and supports staff in acquiring, maintaining, and expanding unit-specific competence in clinical procedures, equipment operation, patient education, and documentation. Logan Health Behavioral Health, formerly Pathways Treatment Center, is a department of Logan Health Medical Center. The 40-bed facility provides acute inpatient services for Montana clients with mental health or substance abuse issues. Its multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, addictionologists, certified licensed addiction counselors, licensed therapists, psychiatric nurses, and mental health specialists. This is a full-time position, scheduled for 40 hours per week on a variable day shift. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate the position and organizational needs. Regular and consistent attendance is required. Offers are contingent on completing pre-employment screening, including criminal background, reference, drug, health and immunization, and physical demand reviews/screenings.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license, or a multistate compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana.
RQI Provider (BLS) certification within seven days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
Achieve and maintain certifications in nationally recognized skills courses associated with position responsibilities, such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NIHSS, within six months of hire.
Demonstrated success in consultation and leadership, and ability to serve as a catalyst for change.
Ability to promote excellence by setting high standards and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Ability to act with integrity and kindness and exhibit empathy.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, critical thinking, prioritization, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
Experience in a mental health, psychiatric, or behavioral health setting.
At least five years of clinical nursing experience.
At least three years of teaching and/or leadership experience.
Certification in a related specialty or program area, and/or Nursing Professional Development certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities related to assigned clinical programs.
Help clinical staff acquire, maintain, and expand unit-specific competence in clinical procedures, equipment operation, patient education, and documentation.
Apply specialized knowledge of the assigned specialty area.
Conduct formal needs assessments and gap analyses, and gather information to identify priority needs and outcomes.
Plan and develop strategies to foster critical thinking and meet identified needs and desired outcomes.
Implement courses, tools, and resources to carry out strategic plans.
Teach and train using principles of learning and effective methodologies.
Evaluate outcomes and program effectiveness in relation to desired outcomes.
Facilitate the initiation, adoption, and adaptation of organizational change.
Serve as a formal or informal consultant by assisting individuals and groups with input, feedback, solutions, and learning integration.
Support and collaborate with organizational and administrative structures through leadership behaviors.
Oversee resources to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
Use evidence to support change and educate others in evidence-based practice.
Maintain program documentation and records/files in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory expectations.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.