NURSE EDUCATOR -BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Sinai Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Chicago in Chicago seeks a Clinical Nurse Psychiatric Nurse Educator who holds a Master’s degree in nursing and demonstrates clinical competence in psychiatric-mental health nursing. The role focuses on education, evaluation, and collaboration with nursing and physician leaders to improve patient care.

The educator develops education programs, facilitates evidence-based practice, and ensures adherence to Joint Commission standards while guiding staff in nursing processes within a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing and 3+ years of psychiatric-mental health nursing experience.
• Ability to assess educational needs and design curricula.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain education and evaluation for nursing staff; facilitate research.
• Collaborate with nursing and physician leaders to integrate nursing processes into care plans.
• Provide direct specialty nursing services as required while ensuring policy adherence.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Operational leadership

Accreditation knowledge

Curriculum design

Care models in education

Advanced nursing skills

Patient care plan development

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY/BASIC PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Clinical Nurse Psychiatric Nurse Educator holds a Master’s degree in nursing and has demonstrated clinical competence in psychiatric-mental health nursing. She/he possesses knowledge and skills in principles of adult education and communication with colleagues. The Nurse Educator collaborates with nursing and physician leaders as well as other care providers.

The Nurse Educator develops and maintains. Provides education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff, and facilitates evidenced-based research within a specialized area of nursing. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Nursing;

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol, procedures, and standards within the area of behavioral health nursing expertise.
• Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula.
• Working knowledge of the use of established care models in the development of education programs.
• Technical leadership skills within the area of expertise.
• Advanced nursing skills in area of specialty.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care plans.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING:

• Certification/Licensure in the State of Illinois.