Nurse Clinician/Trainer

State of Iowa; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off: vacation, sick leave, 9

IPERS retirement plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Job summary

The State of Iowa, Cherokee Mental Health Institute, is seeking a Nurse Clinician/Trainer to join our team in Cherokee. This full-time role focuses on education, staff development, and ongoing training for clinical and non-clinical staff, with duties including orientation, needs assessment, competency demonstrations, and maintaining education records.

The position also serves as the hospital’s Employee Health Coordinator, managing health services such as pre-employment requirements, annual

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver orientation for onboarding and continuing education programs
• Assess educational needs and develop trainings based on needs
• Conduct competency assessments and skill demonstrations
• Ensure training materials reflect current evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of educational programs and make adjustments as needed
• Maintain accurate educational records
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives as it relates to safety and regulatory readiness
• Conduct new employee orientation with all new employees
• Chair the Staff Development Committee
• Provide continuing education offerings and credits to staff
• Serve as the hospital’s Employee Health Coordinator, handling employee health services including pre-employment health requirements, annual health screenings, immunizations, health assessments, and wellness initiatives
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Be an active member in hospital-wide committees to include but not limited to Performance Improvement, Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Medical Executive, Joint Commission Workgroup, and other ad hoc committees as indicated

Skills

Educational program development

Training delivery

Competency assessment

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau ofCherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) is seeking a Nurse Clinician/Trainer to join our team!

This is a full-time position with a Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. schedule.

This position is eligible for a $5,000 recruitment payment. This position is also eligible for a retention payment of $5,000 for every 6 months of commitment. Speak to the Hiring Manager for more eligibility information. Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency.

The Nurse Clinician/Trainer provides education, staff development, and on-going training to all clinical and non-clinical staff. This position also serves as the hospital’s Employee Health Coordinator. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop and deliver orientation for onboarding and continuing education programs
• Assess educational needs and develop trainings based on needs
• Conduct competency assessments and skill demonstrations
• Ensure training materials reflect current evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of educational programs and make adjustments as needed
• Maintain accurate educational records
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives as it relates to safety and regulatory readiness
• Conduct new employee orientation with all new employees
• Chair the Staff Development Committee
• Provide continuing education offerings and credits to staff
• Serve as the hospital’s Employee Health Coordinator, handling employee health services including pre-employment health requirements, annual health screenings, immunizations, health assessments, and wellness initiatives.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Be an active member in hospital-wide committees to include but not limited to Performance Improvement, Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Medical Executive, Joint Commission Workgroup, and other ad hoc committees as indicated.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services including individualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. For more CMHI info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/cherokee-mental-health-institute

Benefits of Joining CMHI

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Cherokee Highlights

CMHI is located in Cherokee, a city of approximately