Employment Type:Full time
Shift:Day Shift
Description:Position Purpose:At
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, the Nurse Senior - Educator, also known as the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, advances nursing excellence through evidence-based education and professional development. This role empowers nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by fostering lifelong learning and supporting clinical competency across inpatient Behavioral Health service lines. The NPDS promotes a culture of safety, therapeutic engagement, trauma-informed care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What You Will Do:- Design, implement, and evaluate educational programsthat support clinical competency, onboarding, and continuing education for Behavioral Health nursing staff.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs and develop targeted strategies that strengthen Behavioral Health clinical practice.
- Serve as a mentor and clinical resource, guiding nurses in evidence-based practice, trauma-informed approaches, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Lead efforts to integrate best practices and regulatory standards-including those related to psychiatric care, seclusion/restraint reduction, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention-into nursing education and daily workflows.
Minimum Qualifications:Required:- Current and valid Connecticut RN license.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a strong preference; near requirement. BSN candidates will only be considered if they are actively pursuing an MSN or higher degree.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in Behavioral Health inpatient specialty/service lines. This will include, but is not limited to, patient populations surrounding: Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Psychiatric and/or Substance Abuse Disorders.
- Demonstrated experience supporting clinical competency or professional development in Behavioral Health care environments.
Preferred:- Experience in staff education or professional development (strong preference; nearly required).
- Familiarity with APNA (American Psychiatric Nurses Association) and PMHN (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing) standards and practices.
- Ability to design and conduct simulation-based training, particularly for psychiatric emergencies, de-escalation, and crisis response.
- Current BLS certification and advanced specialty certifications (e.g., PMH-BC, CPI, ACLS). Certification support will be offered post-hire.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective nursing education programs.
Position Highlights:- Full-Time: 40 hours/week
- This is a salaried position with a range of: $83,304 to $133,328
Ministry/Facility InformationMount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Trinity Health Of New England and offers a full spectrum of behavioral health services. The hospital is committed to a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach that fosters healing, trust, and resilience. The MS Center is a cornerstone of this mission, providing comprehensive care and support to individuals living with MS.
