NURSE EDUCATOR

Nurse Educator (RN)

The Nursing Educator is responsible for assisting the CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LVN/MHT staff required training. Also provides, on as-needed basis, patient nursing assessments. Participates in Treatment Team meetings as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program in nursing. RN/BSN preferred.
• Credentials: Licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing required.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years direct clinical experience preferred in a psychiatric or mental health setting, with direct experience in staff education, nursing practices, patient assessments, education concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of external review organizations.
• Knowledge of patient rights, advanced directives, adult and child abuse laws, and emergency detention.
• Knowledge and utilization of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of patient assessment, family motivation and treatment planning techniques.
• Knowledge of complex patient care planning.
• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Skill in interacting with multiple individuals with diversified roles and perspectives.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Ability to prioritize heavy workloads.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and change.
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet hospital/corporate deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.