RN Staff Educator

Staff Educator Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over three decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and includes a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Staff Educator to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Staff Educator will be responsible for developing and implementing the hospital's annual education and training plan. Will conduct comprehensive new hire orientation. Responsible for designing and updating clinical education curriculum specific to behavioral health based on regulatory requirements. Staff Educator will ensure all mandatory annual education requirements are met and will update training materials based on regulatory, policy, and evidence-based practices changes. Staff Educator will maintain training calendar and communicates educational offerings to staff. Develops annual education plan Conducts new hire orientation Oversees competencies (annual skills validation) Implements corrective education from audits Conducts mock surveys Supports performance improvement initiatives Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Student loan forgiveness program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications:

• Education Required: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Licensure and Certification Required: Current license as Registered Nurse in Texas. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Preferred: Certification in Psychiatric Health Nursing (RN-BC), Nurse Educator Certification (CNE), CPR Instructor
• Experience Required: Five years of clinical experience as a licensed RN in a psychiatric setting. Previous experience in staff development, clinical education, preceptor or charge nurse role.

EEO Statement:

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