NURSE EDUCATOR

Arbour SeniorCare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Nurse Educator to enhance the growth and development of clinical staff. This role involves evaluating and implementing educational programs to improve medical practices and ensure patient safety. The Nurse Educator will collaborate with leadership to uphold quality standards and regulatory compliance while actively participating in quality assurance initiatives. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive environment for staff development. If you're passionate about education and healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical education and training for healthcare staff.
• Strong background in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and create educational programs for clinical staff.
• Facilitate orientation and ongoing training for staff development.

Skills

Clinical Education

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

Staff Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Education

Job description

Responsibilities

Since 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330-bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29-acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridges serves as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans, and military personnel. Laurel Ridge’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, mental illnesses, and addictive diseases such as alcoholism, drug addiction, and substance abuse.

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune.

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 99,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

https://laurelrigetc.com

Job Summary

The Nurse Educator provides opportunities for the formal and informal growth and development of clinical and non-clinical staff while working closely with other members of the hospital leadership team. The Educator will evaluate, suggest, create, and incorporate both non-clinical and clinical education that improves medical practices for patients’ safety and well-being. The Educator will carry out facility initiatives in accordance with UHS policies and governmental regulations to promote the highest standards of quality and best practices in education and training. The Educator functions as a consultant, educator, and facilitator for all clinical staff including direct care staff. The Educator will provide orientation, mandatory in-services, continued education, and other training to meet all department and facility needs and regulatory requirements. The Nurse Educator will be an active member in quality assurance and process improvement activities and will have a positive impact on the quality of patient care, staff performance and satisfaction, as well as the recruitment and retention of staff.