Development Educator | Medical & Surgical

Position: Staff Development Educator | Medical & Surgical
* Develop, implement, and coordinate education programs that support safe, high-quality Med/Surg patient care for both RNs and CNAs.
* Provide onboarding, orientation, and education support for newly hired Med/Surg RNs and CNAs.
* Support ongoing education for existing Med/Surg RNs and CNAs, including refreshers, skills development, and practice updates.
* Partner with Med/Surg nursing leadership to identify learning needs and create unit-based education plans that support RN and CNA workflows.
* Develop and support competency validation processes, including annual competencies and skills fairs for RNs and CNAs.
* Create and deliver education that supports evidence-based practice and aligns with Logan Health policies, standards, and scope of practice expectations.
* Support practice improvement initiatives through education, coaching, and real-time staff support on the unit.
* Serve as a mentor, coach, and education resource for Med/Surg nursing staff, including RN preceptors, CNA mentors, and charge nurses.
* Maintain accurate documentation of education activities, competency completion, and required training records.
* Utilize learning management systems and simulation/skills-based learning tools to support education delivery and track completion.
* Support ad hoc projects related to nursing education, staff development, and clinical competency.
* 5+ years of clinical experience.
* BSN  or Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field
** preferred.
*** BLS and ACLS courses
** preferred
* * and are required within 6 months of hire.
* Relevant certifications (nursing, education, or specialty certification)
** preferred**.
* Clear and professional
** written and verbal communication
** skills.
* Strong ability to educate, coach, and support RNs and CNAs across varying levels of experience.
* Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple education priorities, deadlines, and competency requirements.
* Exceptional communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
* Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence clinical practice through education and support.
* Support the growth, confidence, and clinical excellence of RNs and CNAs.
* Play a key role in strengthening onboarding, retention, and competency across the nursing team.
* Engage in meaningful work that directly supports bedside practice, teamwork, and patient safety.
* Partner closely with nursing leadership to support education priorities and professional development.
* Current Montana RN license
** or
* * a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
* Certification in related specialty and/or related program area, and/or Nursing Professional Development certification preferred.
* Demonstrated success in consultation, leadership and the ability to serve as a catalyst for change.
* Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
* Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
* Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

- Education by Program Specific areas:  
* Continuing Education Program:
+ BSN required.  
* CNA Education Program:
+ Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and Headmaster LLP clinical instructor status eligible
** and
* * must be successfully approved by DPHHS within sixty (60) days of hire.  
* All other Programs:
+ BSN preferred.  
* All Programs:
+ Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.

- Experience by Program Specific areas:  
* CNA Education Program:
+ Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing experience required with a minimum of one (1) year in long-term care services.  
* All other Programs:
+ Minimum…