Nurse Educator - West Pines Behavioral Hospital
Westminster, CO 80234
About the Job
West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO. A joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare. The hospital will provide comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care in the Denver metro area with an opening date of December 2024.
We are seeking passionate people with a caring attitude. Apply today!
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.
Responsibilities:PURPOSE STATEMENT:
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.
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.
Pay Range: $39.99 - $67.41/hr
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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