Clinical Nurse Educator - Full Time

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA, seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to lead staff and patient education programs, coordinate orientation, and promote high-quality care.

The role partners with nursing leadership to develop policies, implement community education efforts, and advance professional growth within a nationally recognized hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; MSN accepted.
• RN license in Louisiana or multi-state compact.
• Minimum 3 years psychiatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation for new employees.
• Coordinate and maintain patient/family/staff education programs.
• Coordinate and participate in community/screening programs.
• Communicate with other departments to provide quality patient care.
• Develop and revise policies for Patient Care Services.

Skills

Staff education

Patient education

Community education

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

MSN accepted

RN license (Louisiana or multi-state compact)

Job description

Career Opportunities with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

A great place to work.

Careers At Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is committed to investing in the excellence of our employees by providing competitive compensation, professional growth, and exceptional benefits. We strive to foster an employee-focused culture. As a major teaching facility we offer learning and mentoring opportunities as well as programs to promote employee well-being.

We want the most qualified people to be part of our extraordinary team. Whether your objective is to find a career in nursing, information technology, management or clerical, Lake Charles Memorial Health System has the opportunities you are looking for. Memorial offers its employees medical, dental & vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement options, paid time off, tuition assistance & much more to attract and retain employees.

Join us. Become part of our team. Take a look at our job openings and seeall of the inspiring possibilities that await you at Lake Charles Memorial Health System.

We place a high value on our employees. We attract talented people who thrive in a team environment, recognize the importance of accountability and strive to exceed our patient's expectations.

• The Clinical Nurse Educator provides a variety of teaching for staff, patients, families and the community. The focus areas are staff education, patient/family education, and community education.

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to the Practice Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Coordinates and participates in the orientation process of new employees.
• Coordinates and maintains patient/family/staff education programs.
• Coordinates and participates in community/screening programs.
• Communicates with other departments/disciplines in providing quality care to patients and/or family.
• Develops and revises policies and procedures for Patient Care Services.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• BSN preferred, MSN accepted.
• Must have 3 years psychiatric nurse experience.
• Current RN License in Louisiana or multi-state compact license.
• Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stooping or sitting for long periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.