Nurse Educator: Clinical Education & Infection Control

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is seeking a Nurse Educator to lead orientation, staff development, and evidence-based education across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will design curricula, align programs with Joint Commission and State requirements, and partner with nursing leadership to close practice gaps.

This role emphasizes engaging teaching, credentialing, infection prevention awareness, and ongoing professional growth for nursing staff across the facility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or commensurate experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a registered nurse strongly preferred.
• Three years of registered nurse experience required.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience as an RN strongly preferred.
• 2 years of behavioral health experience as an RN required.
• 1+ years experience in infection control preferred.
• 1+ years experience in Clinical Education/Training and Development preferred.
• Certification as an NPD Practitioner and/or clinical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates orientation/onboarding program to promote employee retention.
• Conducts orientation in a positive learning environment.
• Role models organizational and personal commitment to new employee success.
• Collaborates with Nursing leadership to review outcomes data to evaluate and refine competency programs.
• Designs and delivers didactic content and clinical skills for designated competencies.
• Develops education plans according to gap assessment or quality data.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education & training

Infection control

Clinical teaching

Program development

Education

Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or related field

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is seeking a Nurse Educator to lead orientation, staff development, and evidence-based education across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will design curricula, align programs with Joint Commission and State requirements, and partner with nursing leadership to close practice gaps.

This role emphasizes engaging teaching, credentialing, infection prevention awareness, and ongoing professional growth for nursing staff across the facility.