Clinical Nurse Educator - Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Crossroads Clinical Nurse Educator functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, and researcher in behavioral health. In collaboration with unit leadership and nursing staff, the Crossroads Clinical Nurse Educator monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes. Incorporated within each of these role functions, the Crossroads Clinical Nurse Educator is a role model, patient advocate, and change agent. The primary focus of this position is the advancement of expert nursing practice. The Crossroads Clinical Nurse Educator utilizes the nursing process (Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation) as it applies to clinical practice, education, competency validation and program development. The Crossroads Clinical Nurse Educator role models this process to staff members who provide direct care for patients. Through involvement in clinical consultation and direct patient care, the Crossroads Clinical Nurse Educator assesses and improves the patient care process for this specialty patient population. The Crossroads Clinical Nurse Educator collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure that evidence-based practice is implemented and understood by the patient care staff.
Requirements
- Currently licensed in the State of Virginia as a RN or can obtain licensure in VA within 60 days of hire.
- BLS within 30 days of hire.
- De-escalation certification within 30 days of hire and annually.
- Minimum of 3 years as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient psychiatric department setting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or obtain in 24 months upon hire.
- MSN preferred.
- ANCC Specialty Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes.
- Acts as a role model, patient advocate, and change agent.
- Utilizes the nursing process (Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation) for clinical practice, education, competency validation, and program development.
- Models the nursing process for staff members providing direct patient care.
- Assesses and improves the patient care process for the specialty patient population through clinical consultation and direct patient care.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure evidence-based practice is implemented and understood by patient care staff.
Benefits
- Insurance package including health, dental, and vision
- Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
- Free onsite parking
- 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
- Shared governance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite child care
- Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor
- Onsite credit union
- Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
