Nurse Educator - Registered Nurse
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies, an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Full-Time Statewide Nurse Educator at the Kansas DOC Regional Office in Topeka, Kansas! Must be filled by a Registered Nurse. Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies! The Nurse Educator is responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of effective training programs for the VitalCore KS DOC. This role ensures that staff receive the necessary onboarding, continuing education, and professional development to perform their duties within expected standards and practices and maintain clinical licensure. The Nurse Educator plays a vital role in fostering a culture of clinical excellence, compliance, and continuous learning within correctional healthcare settings.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment preferred but not required
- Possesses an active CPR certification
- Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice
- Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role
- Must have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and have good judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education, Nursing, or related healthcare field with at least 3 years of healthcare training experience.
- Correctional healthcare experience strongly preferred.
- Certification in leadership training or experience preferred.
- CPR Instructor preferred
- Demonstrated track record of effective team leadership with the ability to inspire, coach, and engage multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to quickly gain comprehensive knowledge of VitalCore's organizational structure, clinical operations, and training needs.
- Must be detail oriented and organized, and capable of managing multiple training initiatives concurrently.
- Must be an excellent communicator with strong instructional and presentation abilities.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for creating, implementing and evaluating standardized training programs for VitalCore employees, including the use of Corporate, state-specific, and facility-based curricula.
- Coordinates with Regional Managers, HealthServices Administrators, and Statewide Officials to identify specific training needs and align educational initiatives with clinical and regulatory priorities for employees.
- Ensures that licensed clinicians receive continuing education to maintain their credentials and remain current with best practices in correctional and community care.
- Facilitates direct training sessions and provides train-the-trainer support for designated site-based leaders.
- Networks with leaders and trainers in the correctional healthcare field to understand current trends and best practices.
- Maintains knowledge of VitalCore policies and procedures and provides input into their development and revisions.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of state-specific training resources in coordination with the Regional Medical Director and the Corporate Training Department.
- Stays informed on industry trends, evidence-based practices, and evolving standards in correctional healthcare education through professional networking and attendance at approved conferences.
- Travels regularly to correctional facility sites across Kansas
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Attends training sessions and meetings as assigned.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Animal/Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
