Clinical Educator - Correctional Health Services

Utah Division of Human Resource Management

$96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Utah with active status.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred.
  • 2-3 years of direct clinical nursing experience; correctional and acute care experience preferred.
  • Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric nursing is advantageous.
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required; TNCC and ACLS instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop training materials for staff using various platforms.
  • Provide classroom and online training to clinical staff.
  • Design and implement onboarding and orientation processes.
  • Monitor and coordinate clinical staff certifications and training.
  • Evaluate educational programs and staff competencies for effectiveness.
  • Ensure training aligns with regulatory standards for correctional health care.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align education with clinical needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a mission-driven organization.
  • Engagement in diverse training modalities including online and video.
  • Access to ongoing professional development in correctional healthcare.
  • Collaboration with leadership in shaping educational programs.
  • Potential for job satisfaction from impacting clinical staff competencies.
Full Job Description
Clinical Educator - Correctional Health Services

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $46.47
Remote Work / In-Office - In-Office / On-SiteRecruiter -
Application Deadline - 12/31/2026

Key Responsibilities
This position is open until filled and may close at any time

The Senior RN - Clinical Educator will work collaboratively with CHS administrative and clinical leadership to plan,
develop, implement and and evaluate a comprehensive education program for clinical staff members in Correctional
Health Services.

Please note:
An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre-
employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.


Key responsibilities of the position include:
  • Content and Program Development: Developing training materials in a variety of mediums including in-person,
    online and video platforms.
  • Instruction: The provision of training to clinical staff via classroom, online and in-person sessions.
  • Onboarding: Developing and executing onboarding and orientation training.
  • Certifications: Monitoring the licenses and certifications of clinical staff members. Coordinating BLS, ACLS and
    other certification courses as requested.
  • Evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of educational programs and individual staff competencies.
  • Regulatory Standards: A strong working knowledge of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care
    (NCCHC) standards.
  • Collaboration: Working with CHS Directors and leadership to align education with organizational goals and
    identified clinical needs.


Supplemental Information
  • Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Utah.
  • Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to
    Utah within 30 days of their start date.
  • Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating
    machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
  • Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop,
    stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.


Qualifications
Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah. License must be active and in good standing.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
  • Clinical experience: a minimum of 2-3 years of direct clinical nursing is required. 12 months of experience in correctional healthcare, acute care hospital experience and prehospital EMS experience is preferred.
  • Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing is preferred.
  • BLS, ACLS certified. TNCC certification and ACLS instructor preferred.
  • Regulatory: Understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards including the National
    Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). CCHP certification preferred.
  • A strong knowledge of evidence-based community standards in medical and psychiatric nursing.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills including written and oral presentation skills.
  • The ability and willingness to work weekends and nights to provide education and training to staff working outside
    of regular business hours.


About the Role

Location -
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required - You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required - Yes
Schedule Code - AX - Employees in supervisory positions

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