Psych Nurse Educator (RN)
About The Position
The Nurse Educator, in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and leadership team, develops, implements, coordinates, and presents new-hire orientation and ongoing educational programs for patient-care employees. The Nurse Educator continually assesses staff training and development needs, ensures educational programs meet regulatory standards, and monitors employee compliance with education requirements. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital is a behavioral health facility providing inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5–17, and inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18 and older. The facility includes a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center.
Requirements
- Valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- At least two years of psychiatric experience with nursing education in an inpatient facility.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Successfully complete a drug test.
- Successfully pass a national background check.
- Physical agility to manage patients.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Able to work with exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent or aggressive behavior.
- Able to work with potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, and other hazardous waste.
- Dependable, empathetic, compassionate, and reliable.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Psychiatric experience preferably in mental health services.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, coordinate, and present new-hire orientation and ongoing educational programs for patient-care employees in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and leadership team.
- Assess staff training and development needs on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure educational programs meet regulatory standards.
- Monitor employee compliance with education requirements.
Benefits
- Shift differential for applicable shifts.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and family.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- Basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance.
- Referral and sign-on bonus options for specific positions.
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- 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
