We are looking to hire a Nurse Educator; this is a full-time position and is part of the dynamic leadership team at San Jose Behavioral Health. 

The Nurse Educator 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. 

To learn more please visit: https://www.sanjosebh.com/

THIS POSITION IS FULL TIME - 40 HOURS PER WEEK and Monday - Friday schedule. 

San Jose Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our RNs. Current benefits include:

Competitive salary with weekend and shift differentials Medical, dental, and vision insurance Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match General Paid Time off to include: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Extended Sick Leave plus Holidays/Holiday Pay Excellent training program Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

 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 year's 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 Licenses is required for this position. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, San Jose Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

 SJBH Range/Hourly rate: $45.53 to $70.50 – depending on RN licensure and years of relevant work experience.