Clinical Educator - Psychiatric

Overview

Metrowest Medical Center
- Consolidated Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Metrowest Medical Center
- Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note
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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare.

The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to, orientation, continuing education, and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to, process, performance and service-delivery consultation, and contributions to the organization through councils, committees, and work groups.

• Support and deliver educational programs for assigned units/clinics, including orientation, competency training, clinical education, and professional development activities.
• Implement and maintain nursing education programs that meet Tenet standards, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing practice expectations.
• Evaluate, revise, and improve educational content using adult learning principles, current research, and national nursing education standards.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to nursing staff, preceptors, and nurse residents to support clinical competence and professional growth.
• Coordinate and facilitate continuing education programs such as in-services, specialty training, Grand Rounds, and competency-based learning initiatives.
• Manage and oversee key clinical education projects and competencies, including CPI Training, Annual Behavioral Health Competency, Restraint Competency, and Constant Observer Competency.

• Required:
  • Education:
    
    Bachelor’s degree in nursing or nursing education or related specialty
  • Licensure/Certification:
    Current state licenses and certifications

• Preferred:
  • Experience:
    
    2 years of nursing experience in behavioral health care setting

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