Nurse Educator - Inpatient Behavioral Health Trainer

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Nurse Educator to lead orientation, develop education plans, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in inpatient mental health care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based teaching, collaboration with Nursing Director, and ongoing staff development to improve patient outcomes and staff retention in a dynamic clinical environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates orientation/onboarding program to promote employee retention.
• Conducts orientation in a manner that fosters a positive learning environment.
• Collaborates with Corporate Nursing Director / Educator to review outcomes data to evaluate and refine competency management activities.
• Assist 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.
• Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies.
• Provides staff with resources and “just-in-time” education to implement immediate changes.

Skills

Nursing Education

Clinical Education

Staff Training

Program Development

Infection Prevention

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN license

Inpatient psychiatry experience

Behavioral health experience

Clinical Education experience

NPD Practitioner Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Nurse Educator to lead orientation, develop education plans, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in inpatient mental health care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based teaching, collaboration with Nursing Director, and ongoing staff development to improve patient outcomes and staff retention in a dynamic clinical environment.