Planned Parenthood North Central States
Training and Development Specialist (RN) - Twin Cities, MN
Starting salary for candidate who meets minimum requirements (Experience will be compensated): $32+
Typical Schedule: 32 hours/week
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
About Us:
At Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS), we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That's why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of young people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.
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What to expect:
Under the general supervision of the Training and Development Manager, the Training and Development Specialist (RN) provides a range of consultation and learning services to teams and leadership on the development and implementation of key strategies for creating and sustaining a high performing organization. This position specializes in Training and onboarding all clinical support staff at Planned Parenthood across Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Training and Development Specialists are advocates in implementing our mission "To affirm the right to reproductive and sexual health and freedom for all by providing excellent care, trusted education, and fierce advocacy". They may perform other related duties as assigned.
Schedule: 32 hours per week, 4 days per week. Day off will vary based on training schedule. Schedule varies along training cycles. Onsite training days generally 9:00am - 4:30pm and trainer will match health center hours for clinic training days. For administrative work, more flexible start/end times but generally starting between 8:00am - 10:00am and ending between 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This position is based in the Twin Cities metro area in Minnesota, but includes travel to locations throughout Minnesota up to ~50% of the time. May require occasional travel to Iowa and Nebraska. Travel includes day commutes or potentially overnight travel.
Responsibilities:
This position will impact us with the following contributions:
- Prepares for and trains newly hired clinical staff, including the positions of Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant (MA), and Health Center Associate II (HCA II) in health center roles in Family Planning and Abortion Care, including Ultrasound.
- Works with organizational staff and leadership to understand and assess needs and develops appropriate interventions and materials.
- Designs and develops training materials that can be used to train, mentor and coach staff in performing their job functions.
- Training materials include a wide variety of learning tools and structures, including but not limited to instructor-led trainings of individual groups, instructional guides, self-learning materials, eLearnings, and conference presentations.
- Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates training programs for new services and service expansions that support organizational needs that are aligned with the organization's strategic plan.
- Formulates and implements evaluation systems to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of training being provided for clinical support staff
- Oversees proctoring and privileging for non-clinician staff.
- Travels to any of the Planned Parenthood location to provide initial and ongoing on the job Training and evaluation for staff.
- Will work a minimum of one health center shift at a Planned Parenthood site monthly in order to maintain job proficiency.
- Role models, communicates, teaches, and celebrates Planned Parenthood's In This Together employee engagement and patient experience framework.
- Develops and maintains systems for evaluating the effectiveness of all training efforts across the organization. Formulates and implements evaluation systems to ensure the accuracy, consistency and quality of training being provided.
- Promotes standardization of evidence-based and/or best clinical practice. Coaches employees and/or works with site leadership to coach employes when they observe practices varying from standard.
- Supports health center supervisors in the initial and ongoing evaluation of staff, partners to provide development solutions that support high performance.
- Acts as a resource and support to Health Services teams and employees in the provision of their job functions.
- Assists and prepares employees to be in alignment with and deliver consistent messages about PPNCS mission, strategic objectives, and values.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse - current license in MN, IA, and NE or ability to obtain before start date.
- One year of RN experience required
- CPR certification
- Experience effectively Training and supporting new employees. Preferable experience developing strategies and implementing programs that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Working knowledge of technology necessary to perform job function, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Benefits:
This position is eligible for:
- A comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision - With equity-based premium tiers
- NICE HEALTHCARE - free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications
- Flex Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, Float holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- 403(b)
- Eight weeks paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision - With equity-based premium tiers
This position is eligible for paid time off (PTO), Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), and participation in the 403 (b) retirement plan.
Please note:
We require all PPNCS employees, volunteers, interns, and fellows to have a current, up-to date, COVID vaccine (Exemptions may be provided for medical, disability (ADA) or religious reasons.)
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
The position you are applying for is in a health center with direct patient care, therefore, if you were to be offered and accept employment, we would require the following documents from you prior to your first day of employment. Please do not bring this documentation to your interview - you will have forms to complete that require the documentation should you be offered the position.
- Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
- Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
- Tetanus shot documentation
- Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months
- CPR Certification
Planned Parenthood North Central States supports people of all ages in making responsible choices and planning their futures. We are an organization committed to creating and fostering an environment that leads to engaged employees, and we believe engaged employees results in satisfied customers and exceptional experiences. When you work for Planned Parenthood you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.
Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.
Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.
Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)