Nursing Education Coordinator-Behavioral Health
About The Position
Help shape the future of Behavioral Health nursing through education, mentorship, and clinical excellence. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours weekly. The Nursing Education Coordinator – Behavioral Health plays a key role in developing, coordinating, and delivering nursing education programs that support exceptional patient care across our Behavioral Health services. This position partners with nursing leadership to ensure new and existing team members receive high-quality onboarding, ongoing education, competency validation, and evidence-based training that promotes clinical excellence and professional growth. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and developing others while making a lasting impact on the quality of Behavioral Health services. If you enjoy collaborating with clinical leaders, creating engaging educational programs, and helping nurses build confidence and skills, this role offers the opportunity to influence the success of both caregivers and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing required
- At least two (2) years of experience as a registered professional nurse in mental health
- At least two (2) years of experience in nursing education and training; accredited nursing school staff or hospital nurse training position
- A valid, unrestricted MO driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
- Must possess and maintain a current, active Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
- Experience and efficiency with healthcare technology software preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee Behavioral Health nursing education, onboarding, and ongoing competency training.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver evidence-based educational programs, skills assessments, and training materials.
- Partner with nursing leadership to identify training needs, address skill gaps, and support workforce development initiatives.
- Lead annual competency reviews, in-service education, and remediation plans as needed.
- Coordinate and support the Behavioral Health Medical Assistant training program, including curriculum development, clinical training sites, and student education.
- Provide education on specialized medications, injection techniques, medical devices, and telehealth technologies.
- Monitor training completion, maintain required documentation, and prepare education reports for nursing leadership.
- Travel to regional locations to provide education and clinical support as needed.
- Support nursing services across Compass Health programs within the RN scope of practice.
Benefits
- Retention bonus of $4,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
