Clinical Nurse Educator

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $37 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) teaches New Employee Orientation (NEO) educational sessions to incoming Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) clinical staff. The primary work location for this position is in the clinics within the jail setting to provide on-demand training sessions as coordinated by Nurse Managers. CNEs also train Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to administer methadone, while following strict Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations for handling and documenting controlled substances.

Requirements

• One year of experience in clinical precepting/training or health care delivery
• A valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state), nursing license
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
• Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Trainer certification, or ability to become certified during orientation training and maintain certification throughout employment
• Must obtain Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification within one year of employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a correctional setting
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in an ambulatory, medical/surgical, ER/Urgent Care, or behavioral health setting
• Experience providing staff education
• Administrative or Nursing Leadership experience
• Certified Correctional Health Professional certification

Responsibilities

• Provides competency-based training and testing to all clinical and mental health staff in both classroom and clinical settings
• Provides education, professional development, and preceptorship to CHS staff, including, but not limited to, National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Standards, CHS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Provides didactic training, education, and support to clinical nurse preceptors and new clinical staff; including precepting new employees in clinic locations within the jail setting
• Closey coordinates with Nurse Managers weekly to identify staff in need of additional instruction, determine their clinical education needs, provide training to address those needs, and documents all training provided
• Assesses and communicates clinical training needs based on quality indicators, staff, and clinical leaders' input
• Develops and maintains effective training materials, assessments, and lesson plans with measurable objectives
• Researches, reviews, and implements evidence-based practices into curriculums, training, and skills competency evaluations in both the classroom and clinical settings
• Serves as an educational resource and contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives
• Supports patient care and SOP compliance with regularly scheduled clinic rotations in collaboration with the Nurse Manager(s)
• Participates annually in Professional Clinical Training to keep abreast of best practices in nursing skills and patient care
• Facilitates professional development using best instructional practices and supports the professional development of other educators on the team

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Growth and development opportunities within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed