NURSE EDUCATOR/STAFFING COORDINATOR
About The Position
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is seeking a Clinical Educator/Staffing Coordinator (RN) for a Full Time position. This unique role combines clinical education, workforce development, and staffing coordination to support their team of Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Nursing Supervisors. The Clinical Education & Staffing Coordinator (RN) serves as a member of the Nursing Leadership Team responsible for ensuring the Nursing Department maintains a competent, well-trained, and appropriately staffed workforce. The position provides leadership for clinical orientation, competency validation, mandatory education, and ongoing staff development while coordinating staffing and scheduling for Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Nursing Supervisors. Through collaboration with Nursing Leadership and Human Resources, the position promotes workforce readiness, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and the delivery of safe, high-quality behavioral health care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required.
- Current South Carolina Registered Nurse license or compact state RN license required.
- CPR/CPI Certification Required – provided upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience in a behavioral health, clinical education, staff development, orientation, competency validation, staffing coordination, scheduling, or nursing leadership highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead orientation and onboarding programs for newly hired Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Nursing Supervisors.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver mandatory education and annual competency programs.
- Conduct clinical skills validation and competency assessments.
- Identify staff educational needs and provide coaching, mentoring, and remediation.
- Coordinate staffing and scheduling for the Nursing Department, including MHTs, LPNs, RNs, and Nursing Supervisors.
- Monitor staffing levels based on patient census, acuity, operational needs, and staffing guidelines.
- Coordinate PRN staffing, schedule adjustments, and staffing coverage to support safe patient care.
- Track certifications, mandatory education, and competency completion to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with Nursing Leadership and Human Resources to support workforce planning, onboarding, and employee development.
- Promote a culture of patient safety, teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
