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SalaryOverview:
We are looking to add a dedicated Nurse Educator to our nursing team! Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a 260 bed behavioral health hospital in Philadelphia, PA, providing services to children ages 5 -12, adolescents 13 -17 years of age and adults 18 and older.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Scheduling details:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Come join our team at Belmont Behavioral Health, and make a difference everyday!
We are looking to add a dedicated Nurse Educator to our nursing team! Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a 260 bed behavioral health hospital in Philadelphia, PA, providing services to children ages 5 -12, adolescents 13 -17 years of age and adults 18 and older.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Belmont Behavioral Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials
- Referral Bonus
- Flexible Schedules
- Excellent training program and professional growth opportunities
- Free Parking
- Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) plan
Scheduling details:
Full Time
8 hour
Day shift
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Plan, develop and coordinate continuing nursing in-service education programs within the facility for all clinical and non-clinical nursing staff in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assess educational needs and develop/coordinate necessary education programs.
- Coordinate orientation programs for new clinical staff.
- Act a general resource for nursing staff.
- Work with hospital leadership and staff to assess current educational needs and develops a plan to satisfy those needs.
- Collaborate with medical practitioners and Director of Nursing to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients.
- Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol.
- Assist patient and caregivers with education needs, problem solution and health management across the continuum of care.
- Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies.
- Initiate clinical skills development programs for direct care staff.
- Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinates in-service training for appropriate staff.
- Provide specialized nursing protocols for direct care staff.
- Develop training and implementation as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Education required. Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
- Three or more years’ clinical experience combined with/or related to teaching experience required.
- One or more years’ behavioral health experience required.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
AHRN
