Regional Nurse Educator at Wellpath Fort Lauderdale, FL

Regional Nurse Educator – Wellpath, Fort Lauderdale, FL You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Find a Career That Supports Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training Perks and Benefits DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Wellpath provides quality care to countless individuals, with a significant portion of patients receiving direct clinical care, including life‑saving interventions. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and provide best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support. How you make a difference The Regional Nurse Educator is responsible for developing, reviewing, and implementing comprehensive training programs for nursing staff, focusing on ensuring competence and proficiency in caring for adults with serious and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and chronic medical problems. This includes designing and delivering training sessions, evaluating training effectiveness, and providing ongoing support and education to nursing staff to meet the unique needs of the patient population served. The Regional Nurse Educator also collaborates with other healthcare professionals and stakeholders to ensure that nursing staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high‑quality care in a compassionate, patient‑centered manner. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and coordinate comprehensive educational programs for nursing staff, including orientation, ongoing curriculum needs, recertification, and continuing education programs to enhance and maintain knowledge and competencies. Ensure all nursing education programs comply with current regulatory requirements and are evidence‑based. Monitor nursing staff progress in meeting educational goals, maintain training database, and assess and document staff competencies during orientation and annually. Collaborate with nursing school programs in the community to provide clinical practice development and placement opportunities for students, including orientation and mentoring during clinical rotations. Provide oversight and supervision to Regional Compliance and Accreditation Monitor, assume role of ERMA Committee chairman, and conduct ERMA Super User Trainings and monthly CPR trainings for all employees, while also providing one‑on‑one training for medical and mental health personnel as needed. Qualifications & Requirements Education Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing or another healthcare related field. Experience A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in psychiatric mental health nursing is required, preferably with an additional two (2) years of educator experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Experience in Performance Improvement preferred. Licenses/Certifications Must hold a current license as a registered nurse in the state of employment. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr