Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking an experienced Staff Development/Nurse Educator to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. $7,500 Sign on Bonus!

The Saint Therese Difference

For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.

 Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement -Grow a life-long career with Saint Therese!
• Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
• Generous paid time off plan
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement
  • Renewable $4000 nursing education scholarships available
  • Up to $1000 annual reimbursement toward education and training related to the Long-Term Care field

Location Information 

Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our four Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, and Woodbury.
For over 15 years, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake has ensured seniors have every opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle. With 142 independent living, assisted living, memory care apartments and 64 long-term and transitional care suites, our Brooklyn Park campus is a vibrant, established community where it's easy to establish positive connections.

Responsibilities:

The Staff Development Coordinator/Nurse Educator is responsible for conducting General Orientation for all newly hired employees in skilled nursing and assisted living throughout the organization. Coordinates on-going staff education to ensure that all staff are adequately trained. Works closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Director of EMR & Education, and other leaders to addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment. 

Qualifications:

Education: Completion of a RN nursing degree program (Bachelor of Science/Art in Nursing Degree preferred, but not required) RN Licensure with MN Board of Nursing in good standing. 

Experience: Minimum of two years Staff Development/Educator experience. Minimum two years geriatric experience required. Certification as American Heart Association CPR Instructor preferred. Experience in assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs. Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred. Experience as preceptor/clinical educator.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

1. Understands the concept of and is committed to the mission of Saint Therese.
2. Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
3. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
4. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
5. Displays comprehensive geriatric knowledge to employees in classroom setting, in person, online, and during in-services.
6. Demonstrates exemplary people skills with the ability to work cohesively with all job levels, all types of personalities, and with all facility departments.
7. Demonstrates effective listening skills and effective communication skills, verbally and in writing, with employees of varying levels of expertise.
8. Is neatly dressed and is appropriate in appearance in a highly visible position.
9. Ability to be flexible and maintain composure in challenging situations.
10. Demonstrates positive attitude and the ability to work as a supportive team member with all departments, in committee meetings, and with employees.
11. Ability to work independently and prioritize work using effective time management skills.
12. Ability to coordinate events and publish education information.
13. Ability to organize, monitors, record, file and maintain records.
14. Demonstrates working knowledge of computer and software programs.
15. Ability to present ideas creatively to announce and promote in-services, special projects, and demonstrations.
16. Ability to problem-solve in clinical nursing areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.

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