Clinical educator - psychiatric

Description

Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to, orientation, continuing education, and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to, process, performance and service-delivery consultation, and contributions to the organization through councils, committees, and workgroups.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver educational programs for assigned units/clinics, including orientation, competency training, clinical education, and professional development activities.
• Implement and maintain nursing education programs that meet Tenet standards, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing practice expectations.
• Evaluate, revise, and improve educational content using adult learning principles, current research, and national nursing education standards.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to nursing staff, preceptors, and nurse residents to support clinical competence and professional growth.
• Coordinate and facilitate continuing education programs such as in-services, specialty training, Grand Rounds, and competency-based learning initiatives.
• Manage and oversee key clinical education projects and competencies, including CPI Training, Annual Behavioral Health Competency, Restraint Competency, and Constant Observer Competency.

Qualifications

Required: Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or nursing education or related specialty Licensure/Certification: Current state licenses and certifications Preferred: Experience: 2 years of nursing experience in behavioral health care setting