Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
RiverWoods Behavioral Health System
Riverdale, GA

Nurse Educator

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. OTHER FUNCTIONS: * Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. 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. * Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS and other county, state, and federal regulatory agencies required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: * Current state license is required for this position. * CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). * First aid may be required based on state or facility.