Overview:

Mount Carmel Behavioral is searching for a Nurse Educator/Infection Control RN for FT DAYS. This position does require weekends as needed depending on educational needs of the facility. 

We are looking for a compassionate Nurse Educator/Infection Control RN to join our nursing team! This position will plan, develop and coordinate continuing nursing in-service education programs within the facility for all clinical and non-clinical nursing staff in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits:

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Competitive hourly rate (recently increased!)

$10k Sign On Bonus!

Tuition reimbursement offered

NEW FACILITY

Excellent training program

Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities.

Available Shifts and Hours:

DAY shift 7a-7p

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assess educational needs and develop/coordinate necessary education programs.

· Coordinate orientation programs for new clinical staff.

· Act a general resource for nursing staff.

· Work with hospital leadership and staff to assess current educational needs and develops a plan to satisfy those needs.

· Collaborate with medical practitioners and Director of Nursing to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients.

· Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol.

· Assist patient and caregivers with education needs, problem solution and health management across the continuum of care.

· Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies.

· Initiate clinical skills development programs for direct care staff.

· Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinates in-service training for appropriate staff.

· Provide specialized nursing protocols for direct care staff.

· Develop training and implementation as needed.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Education required. Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.

· Three or more years’ clinical experience combined with/or related to teaching experience required.

· One or more years’ behavioral health experience required.



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