Nurse Educator & Infection Prevention Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee appreciation program

Work Life balance

PerkSpot! Our employee discount

100% Paid Psychiatric Training

Career advancement and cross training

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia in Columbia, MO is seeking a Nurse Educator to develop and implement education plans for behavioral health staff, focusing on adolescent to geriatric patients. This hands-on role improves patient safety and clinical competency.

The position requires advanced nursing degree, RN licensure, and experience in clinical education, inpatient psychiatry, and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with nursing leadership is essential to drive evidence-based training.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates orientation and onboarding for new staff.
• Develops and implements education plans and curricula.
• Aligns programs with regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborates with Nursing leadership to review outcomes data.
• Provides evidence-based education to enhance patient safety.
• Acts as resource for nursing staff and infection prevention if needed.

Skills

Educational leadership

Clinical training

Nursing supervision

Staff development

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Simulation training

Job description

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia in Columbia, MO is seeking a Nurse Educator to develop and implement education plans for behavioral health staff, focusing on adolescent to geriatric patients. This hands-on role improves patient safety and clinical competency.

The position requires advanced nursing degree, RN licensure, and experience in clinical education, inpatient psychiatry, and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with nursing leadership is essential to drive evidence-based training.