Clinical Educator - Behavioral Health

Minimum education level - Bachelor`s Degree in Nursing.

Master`s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Minimum of three years as a Registered Nurse in a care setting applicable to the service or initiative.

Demonstrated experience in nursing staff development or nursing leadership with knowledge of nursing staff development theory or principles of adult education required.

Outside applicants seeking a Clinical Educator position must be able to demonstrate that they have met the required criteria at previous employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provides education to staff on regulatory standards and compliance, current clinical practice issues, and safety standards

Coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates the orientation process for new unit staff.

Participates in processes to determine unit competencies and to assure competence of staff. Collaborates with other departments and nursing areas to ensure consistency and to avoid duplication.

Participates in unit-specific and hospital-wide quality improvement activities, actively participates in the activities of the Clinical Education Council.

Maintains staff education tracking records.