CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR

Universal Health Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health in Norfolk, VA seeks aClinical Nurse Educator to lead staff development, educate and mentor nurses and mental health technicians, and drive evidence-based practice.

The educator will design and evaluate competency programs, ensure nursing practice aligns with our mission, and support team growth with strong clinical experience and MS preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MS in nursing preferred.
• Virginia RN license or compact license with BLS certification required.
• 3 years of clinical RN experience; mental health nursing preferred.
• MSN may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational processes: assessment, development, planning, implementation, evaluation of competency and leadership education.
• Ensure programs are current with evolving nursing practice and aligned to mission and goals.
• Support growth of nursing and mental health technicians; implement team-building programs.

Skills

Clinical education

BLS certification

CPR

Mental health nursing experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Website: https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/

Position Description

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible for all entities of Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health by providing staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher. Serves as a role model for Service Excellence behavior and incorporates service excellence information in all educational programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development.
• Ensures that educational programs are current and responsive to changes in nursing practice while also being congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.
• Supports growth and development of both nursing and mental health technicians and Implements team building programs

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website UHS Benefits Service Center

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current state of Virginia RN license or compact license required and BLS provider certification is required. BLS instructor certification preferred.
• Requires 3 years of applied clinical experience as an RN in a health-related field or as a Clinical Educator or Instructor.
• A master’s degree in nursing may be substituted for 2 years of required experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Mental Health Nursing experience preferred.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office. Knowledge of Audiovisual equipment set up.

Physical requirements

The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The incumbent must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mentally ill patients as necessary including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. Ability to successfully perform the facility crisis intervention training, CPR.

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EEO Statement

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