Staff Development Educator | Behavioral Health

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

20d

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 strengthen clinical skills and promote evidence-based practice and compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care. The role coordinates activities related to assigned clinical programs and helps clinical staff acquire, maintain, and expand unit-specific competence in clinical procedures, equipment operation, patient education, and documentation. The educator identifies learning priorities, develops and delivers courses and other resources, evaluates program outcomes, and supports organizational change through consultation, collaboration, and leadership. Program documentation and records must be maintained in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory expectations. Logan Health Behavioral Health is a 40-bed acute inpatient facility serving Montana clients with mental health or substance abuse issues. It is a department of Logan Health Medical Center and works through a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week on a variable day shift. Schedules may be adjusted to meet position and organizational needs.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or a multistate compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana.
RQI Provider (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
Achieve and maintain nationally recognized skills-course certifications 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 providing high-quality outcomes.
Ability to act with integrity and kindness and exhibit empathy.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, critical-thinking skills, and ability to prioritize and 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 various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage 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.
Use specialized knowledge of the assigned specialty area to conduct needs assessments and gap analyses and identify priority needs and desired outcomes.
Plan and develop strategies that foster critical thinking and address identified learning needs and outcomes.
Implement courses, tools, and resources, and teach using effective learning principles and methodologies.
Evaluate actual outcomes and program effectiveness in relation to desired outcomes.
Facilitate the initiation, adoption, and adaptation of organizational change.
Provide consultation to individuals and groups, including feedback, solutions, and support for learning integration.
Support and collaborate with organizational and administrative structures, and oversee resources to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
Use evidence to support change and promote a culture of evidence-based practice.
Maintain program documentation and records in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory expectations.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.