For over ninety years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around. We have opportunities available for individuals who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our patients. 

Position: Clinical Nurse Educator

The qualifications and requirements are as follows: 

-BSN required

-Preferred master’s degree or in process for a nursing professional development certification and/or psychiatric mental health certification.

-5 years as an RN with minimum of 3 years in psychiatric nursing

- Current CT RN license

-BLS certified, willing to become ACLS certified

- certification as an instructor of BLS preferred- willing to obtain within one year of hire

The CNE is responsible for:

- supporting the creation of a positive practice environment for nursing staff

- supporting the nursing team as a cheerleader and resource

-clinical practice exemplar

-improving patient outcomes

-monitoring patient flow

- reviewing nursing processes and insuring safe, evidence-based practice throughout the continuum of delivery of nursing care

-evaluate and improve interprofessional communication

- developing shared decision-making skills among nursing staff

-supporting safety and quality initiatives

-participating in research projects as determined

-ensure and lead safety huddles and post incident debriefing and documentation

-ensure that policy and procedures are being followed throughout the course of patient stay

- present classes for orientation, initial and review classes for Preventing and Managing Psychiatric Emergencies and crisis situations per curriculum, and initial and recertification classes for CPR

-on site and planned education on process, policy and procedure for the nursing staff and as needed/directed by nursing administration

-communicating and collaborating with Director of Nursing Education, Director of Nursing Care, and others as needed regarding concerns and educational needs of the staff

Silver Hill Hospital 208 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT. 06840www.silverhillhospital.org

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.