Nurse Educator- Behavioral Health

Overview

Hours:

7:00am-3:30pm, FTE: 1.0-40 hours (5x, 8 hour shifts per week). Rate starts at $36.90/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant experience and an additional $4.70/hr for the evening shift differential. Expected to support all behavioral health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

Oversees a focused unit/group, often working directly with new staff and preceptors, and continually assesses the onboarding process. Delivers educational experiences to small groups for the assigned unit. Does not manage staff but must work in collaboration with leadership and network with Professional Development and other system educators to ensure organizational and department goals are met.

• Develops and manages new hire orientations for the assigned unit.
• Assesses and develops unit‑specific education to meet needs, collaborating with leadership and system resources.
• Serves as educational resource to the assigned unit; facilitates communication of policy changes and system educational opportunities impacting the unit.
• Provides classroom‑style education, huddles, or other methods of delivery targeting the unit’s needs.
• Oversees competency assessments and skills training.

BSN, required. MSN or related field, preferred.

Registered RN, Ohio, required.

Certification in Professional Development/Education, Leadership, or Clinical Specialty, preferred.

Competency in nursing clinical practice applicable to the assigned clinical unit or area.

Three years of experience as an RN required; pediatric experience preferred.

• Occasionally:
  Bend/twist; biohazard waste; blood and/or bodily fluids; chemicals/medications; climb stairs/ladder; communicable diseases and/or pathogens; fumes/gases/vapors; lift/carry 0‑10 lbs; lift/carry 11‑20 lbs; lift/carry 21‑40 lbs; patient equipment; push/pull 0‑25 lbs; push/pull 26‑40 lbs; reach above shoulder; squat/kneel.
• Frequently:
  Depth perception; hand use – grasping, gripping, turning; loud noises; standing; walking.
• Continuously:
  Audible speech; color vision; computer skills; decision making; flexing/extending of neck; hearing acuity; interpreting data; peripheral vision; problem solving; repetitive hand/arm use; seeing – far/near; sitting.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet