NURSE EDUCATOR

Destiny Springs Healthcare; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 117,096,000 - 130,872,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Infection control training

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Destiny Springs Healthcare in Surprise, AZ seeks a Nurse Educator to develop and evaluate organizational nurse training and new employee orientation. You will conduct group and individual training, coordinate infection prevention efforts, and serve as a resource to staff and management.

The role emphasizes leadership in educational program development, CPR/AED and CPI training facilitation, and collaboration with nursing leadership to uphold patient safety and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• RN license in Arizona is current and unencumbered.
• BSN required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience teaching or mentoring in healthcare settings.
• Familiar with infection prevention and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, conduct, and evaluate nurse training programs and orientation.
• Lead in‑service, on‑the‑job training, and computer modules.
• Coordinate infection control activities with nursing leadership.
• Create onboarding activities and assess new staff performance.

Skills

Teaching passion

Mentoring healthcare professionals

Behavioral health focus

Training program development

Patient safety and infection control

Education

BSN required; master's preferred

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Location: Destiny Springs Hospital Main – Surprise, AZ 85378
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $41.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

Join Our Team as a Nurse Educator

Make a Difference. Inspire Excellence. Shape the Future of Behavioral Healthcare.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity to Influence Clinical Excellence and Staff Development
• Supportive Leadership Team and Positive Workplace Culture
• Meaningful Work That Changes Lives

Desired Qualities

• Has a passion for teaching and mentoring healthcare professionals
• Thrives in a fast‑paced behavioral health environment
• Enjoys developing innovative training programs
• Is committed to quality patient care, safety, and infection prevention
• Wants to make a lasting impact on both patients and caregivers

Position Summary

The Nurse Educator is responsible for developing, conducting, and evaluating organizational nurse training programs and new employee orientation (NEO). Conducts group and individual training through in‑service, on‑the‑job training, and computer education modules. Serves as a resource person to staff and management. Performs administrative duties as needed, plans a monthly calendar of education activities, and serves on special committees as necessary. Assists in coordinating and managing the infection control program within the facility and collaborates with nursing leadership to apply infection control to patient access, organizational processes, and capacity. Knowledgeable regarding patient management and safety.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate clinical expertise, leadership, management, communication skills, and knowledge of educational principles necessary to develop educational programs and achieve optimal educational outcomes.
• Develop instructional materials; set up and demonstrate patient care equipment.
• Conduct educational classes, in‑services, new employee orientation, and/or provide individual instruction as necessary.
• Facilitate CPR/AED certification courses.
• Facilitate Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training.
• Partner with leadership team members to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plans.
• Partner with the Infection Control Specialist to oversee operations of infection prevention, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and related safety programs.
• Assist Infection Control Specialist in ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff regarding healthcare infection trends, outbreaks, or non‑compliance.
• Create onboarding activities and evaluate new employee’s performance during the conditional period. Provide remedial education and orientation as necessary.
• Develop objectives for each in‑service and evaluate presentation and teaching material through staff feedback.
• Interact professionally with the nursing staff and leadership to determine specific educational and/or developmental needs.
• Document staff attendance at in‑services; ensure educational/competency requirements, organizational requirements and standards are met annually by all nursing staff in collaboration with nursing leadership team.
• Serve as a resource person, consultant to nursing and medical staff using Policy & Procedure.
• Identify, develop, coordinate, and plan educational offerings for Behavioral Health personnel, considering mandatory regulations, safety, performance improvement, new equipment, technologies, and clinical practices.
• Perform other functions as assigned by a registered nurse or the Director of Nursing.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

Competencies

• Technical aptitude
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ethical conduct
• Ability to perform tasks independently

Work Environment

Indoor environment within inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital. Staff receives training. Moderate physical activity. Some hazard potential from possibility of physical acting out behavior of patients and health‑related communicable diseases.

Physical Demands

Ability to exercise self‑control in potentially volatile situations; work and concentrate amidst distractions; handle interruptions; move from one task to another; be flexible and not easily frustrated. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp and perceive size, shape, texture. Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken and written communication. Hearing requirements. Perform repetitive motions. Work is primarily sedentary with occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds.

Travel

This position requires no travel.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered RN license in the state of Arizona
• BSN required; master’s degree preferred
• Five years of nursing experience; one year in behavioral health environment preferred