Staff Educator HR Training Per Diem

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day. Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers. We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work. As a Staff Educator at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. The Staff Educator is responsible for assessing the educational needs of the staff and directing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities. This position also acts as a consultant to and support for the nursing management team in the areas of professional practice and delivery of care. The Staff Educator is dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Social Science field or equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.
• One year experience in developing, implementing and evaluating staff education plans.
• Must possess an understanding of policies, accreditation, and licensing requirements.
• Must have or get within 6 months of hire a national certification to be a trainer for CPI non-violent crisis intervention, and American Heart Association CPR and Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Consults with other staff, including supervisors to ensure all educational needs are being met.
• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of current rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to program.
• Assesses staff learning needs in collaboration with program and department leadership.
• Researches and develops content and course design.
• Selects presentation methods, media and materials.
• Evaluates educational outcomes and makes adjustments in content as needed.
• Performs related office duties such as maintaining related files and answers phone calls & e-mails.
• Brings known or suspected problems to manager.
• Participates in routine problem solving.
• Decisions made at this level affect individuals and programs.
• Responsible to create a customer-friendly environment.
• May utilize research and evidence-based practice standards in the delivery of patient care and educational offerings.
• May be required to assure appropriate orientation, education, and continuing professional development of personnel in accordance with the Pine Rest and HRS policies
• May provide and/or facilitate educational experiences for nursing staff.
• Promotes staff participation in shared governance in defined area of service in regard to the principles of relationship-based care.
• Maintain database of staff’s educational records and ensure all staff records are complete according to all regulatory requirements.
• Send reminder memos of trainings expiring.
• Maintain course registration for all courses offered and send confirmation memos of trainings.
• Coordinate all training for new staff.
• Ensure all training requirements are met in a timely fashion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees