Nurse Educator Department: Nursing - Licensed
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $129,000.00 - $149,000.00 Annually
Position Type: Full-Time
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: This is a 40 hour a week position, primarily M-F, days but will require flexibility to work across all shifts, based on training needs.
Bilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply!
Position Description Are you passionate about developing nursing staff and ensuring the highest quality care for individuals served? Join our team as a Nurse Educator and help shape a skilled, confident, and compassionate nursing workforce. In this role, you'll design and deliver innovative training programs that empower nursing staff to meet the complex behavioral health, substance use, and chronic medical needs of the individuals we serve.
What You'll Do - Develop, review, and implement training programs to ensure nursing staff provide competent, high-quality care to individuals served.
- Plan and coordinate individualized orientation programs for nursing and direct care employees.
- Participate in site-wide employee orientation and ongoing education initiatives.
- Assess and document nursing competencies during orientation, implementation of new procedures, and annually.
- Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff on best practices and care standards.
- Collaborate with nursing management to maintain compliance with Joint Commission (TJC), state, federal, and local regulations.
- Support performance improvement initiatives by monitoring the impact of education on quality of care for individuals served.
- Stay current on trends in nursing and behavioral health through professional development, literature, and conferences.
What We're Looking For Education - Graduation from an accredited nursing program (required)
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)
Experience - Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or related settings (required)
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience directly related to care of adults with serious or persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and medical problems, if required by state or contract.
Licenses/Certifications - Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or multi-state compact license recognized in the state (required)
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:
- DailyPay
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Pet insurance
- Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
