What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator/Infection Prevention position at Shorewood Behavioral Health?
Overview :
Are you prepared for the impact you can make as an RN in Behavioral Health? We are looking for a Nurse Educator / Infection Prevention at Shorewood Behavioral Health.
Currently in construction and set to open in November 2024, this state-of-the-art 120-bed behavioral healthcare hospital is located in Madison, WI. Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital will specialize in providing comprehensive acute and outpatient psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors dealing with mental health and substance use disorders. The hospital will offer Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), along with the development of specialized programs to meet community need.
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.
Qualifications :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS :
Associate or Bachelors 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 individuals characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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