Nurse Educator – ACT Program

Merakey•Broussard, LA

1d•$38

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Clinical Nurse Trainer to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Broussard, Louisiana (Lafayette Parish), offering $38.49 an hour and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community-based behavioral health care. This position supports the development, facilitation, and evaluation of training programs for nurses within Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. The ACT Clinical Nurse Trainer ensures that all training aligns with evidence-based practices, ACT model fidelity standards, and organizational goals, while also providing clinical oversight, documentation review, and ongoing education to nursing staff.

Requirements

Strong clinical judgment, coaching, and facilitation skills
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Medicaid documentation, and outcome tracking systems
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, psychotropic medications, and integrated care
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and travel as needed for mandatory trainings
Degree in Nursing
Current, active, and unrestricted RN license in the state of Louisiana
Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting

Nice To Haves

Background as a charge nurse, preceptor, unit educator, or clinical lead is preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver individual and group clinical trainings, including initial and annual ACT model trainings for direct care staff in LA, VA, and PA
Provide coaching, supervision, and consultation to new and experienced nursing staff
Develop and implement training on psychiatric nursing, medication administration, chronic disease management, and integrated care
Review documentation for compliance with ACT model fidelity, Medicaid requirements, and clinical standards
Collaborate with ACT Regional Directors, Clinical Supervisors, and HR to address evolving program and training needs

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]