RN Clinical Nurse Educator, Behavioral Health Center

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Benefits and Opportunities for you! 

• Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service 

• Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates 

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek 

• Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas) 

• RN Advancement Pathway for growth, built for nurses, by nurses 

• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS 

• Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships 

• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 

• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions 

• Great food options with on-demand ordering 

• Free parking and electric charging 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page. 

Responsibilities

The Nurse Educator in Behavioral Health will play a critical role in facilitating the professional development of Community Health System's (CHS) nursing staff and ancillary staff, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety in our Behavioral Health facility. This position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs, as well as providing mentorship to nurses. Additionally, the Nurse Educator will actively engage in patient care to maintain clinical competence within these high-acuity settings.

You will:

• Function as a clinical leader/expert in this particular specialty or subspecialty of nursing (behavioral health).

• Be responsible for coordinating orientation programs, continuing inservice education, and ongoing educational programs for the nursing staff.
• Work with unit management to organize and develop quality assurance projects.
• Collaborate and consults with other nurses and healthcare professionals to advance nursing practice and improve clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• Approximately two years clinical experience in Behavioral Health.

• Experience in patient and staff education development and implementation, quality improvement, program development and professional development required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required

• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

• Additional unit specific requirements required