Nurse Educator/Infection Prevention

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance (Medical,Dental

Vision

Job summary

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced RN Educator to lead clinical education and orientation for new hires and seasoned staff.

You will design and deliver evidence‑based curricula, align training with Joint Commission and CMS standards, and collaborate with CNO/DON to improve patient safety and care quality across inpatient and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or other clinical field or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
• Five+ years strongly preferred.
• Three years RN experience required.
• Inpatient psychiatry RN experience strongly preferred.
• Two years behavioral health RN experience required.
• 1+ years in Clinical Education/Training and Development preferred.
• NPD Practitioner certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates orientation/onboarding program to promote employee retention.
• Develops education plans and curricula for staff.
• Aligns education with Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and state requirements.
• Collaborates with Nursing leadership to improve competency and patient safety.
• Provides just‑in‑time education and staff resources.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical education

Training & development

Inpatient psychiatry

Behavioral health

NPD Practitioner (Preferred)

Education

Master's degree in nursing / related field

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital is an 80-bed hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, that provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment for adolescents 13-17 and adults ages 18 and older who are struggling with a mental health concern or a dual diagnosis.

We are looking to add compassionate RNs to our nurse team! Glenwood Behavioral Health is a brand new 80-bed behavioral health hospital in Cincinnati, OH, providing services to adults 18 and older.

Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits:

• Pay Range: $38 - $47/hr
• Competitive hourly rate with shift differential available
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunity at a brand new hospital!
• Annual performance evaluation and compensation review

The Nurse Educator plays a critical role in ensuring that behavioral health staff are well-equipped to provide safe, high-quality patient care. This hands‑on position is responsible for developing and implementing education plans, identifying learning needs, and leading new hire orientation from a clinical perspective. The Nurse Educator facilitates ongoing training programs, ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. By modeling best practices and engaging staff in evidence‑based education, this role directly contributes to enhancing professional competency and patient safety within the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitates orientation/onboarding program to promote employee retention.
• Conducts orientation in a manner that fosters a positive learning environment.
• Role models organizational and personal commitment to new employee success.
• Participates in designing and identifying educational activities to address practice gaps for identified target audiences, which may include licensed and non‑licensed healthcare personnel.
• Identifies learning needs of staff and/or facility.
• Role models competent practice through demonstration or simulation activities.
• Assess practice gaps/Crosswalk competencies to practice.
• Collaborates with Corporate Nursing Director /Educator to review outcomes data to evaluate and refine competency management activities.
• Assists with development and/or instruction of didactic content and clinical skills for designated competencies.
• Develops education plan according to gap assessment or quality data/safety outcomes.
• Aligns educational programs with facility and/or organization policies and procedures.
• Implements and delivers educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies.
• Creates engaging, evidence‑based educational content to meet the specific needs of the intended audience.
• Demonstrates exceptional instructional skills while maintaining learner engagement.
• Act as a general resource for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners and CNO/DON to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients.
• Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol.
• Promotes safe, quality, and compassionate patient care.
• Assist patient and caregivers with education needs, problem solution and health management across the continuum of care.
• Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinates in‑service training for appropriate staff.
• Supports new ideas and innovation in educational design.
• Provides staff with resources and "just‑in‑time" education to implement immediate changes.
• May serve in the role of infection preventionist for the facility with training.
• May provide direct care as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Provides expertise in identifying professional development needs of individual staff.
• Assists staff to identify areas for individual growth in current role.
• Identifies and provides opportunities for skill enhancement and mastery.
• Utilizes novice to expert continuum when developing staff.
• Promotes certification in areas of nursing specialty.
• Performs other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or other clinical field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
• Five + years strongly preferred.
• Three years of registered nurse experience required.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience as an RN strongly preferred.
• Two years of behavioral health experience as an RN required.
• 1+ years experience in Clinical Education/Training and Development (Preferred).
• Certification as an NPD Practitioner and/or clinical certification as recognized by American Nurse Credentialing Center. (Preferred)

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