Nursing Education Coordinator

Burrell Behavioral Health; Jefferson City (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health provider is seeking a Nursing Education Coordinator to deliver and manage educational services to clinical staff. This primarily remote role requires a valid nursing license and the ability to conduct American Heart Association courses. The ideal candidate will have prior educational experience and will assist in improving departmental workflows. Competitive benefits include a robust package encompassing health and wellness support.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Paid time off

Top-notch training

Career mobility opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a practical or registered nurse required.
• Prior experience in education preferred.
• Must complete American Heart Association instructor courses within 9 months if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational services to clinical staff.
• Collaborate to determine educational needs.
• Assist in the creation of educational plans.
• Track clinical certifications and renewals.
• Conduct American Heart Association courses.

Skills

Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse

Certified to conduct American Heart Association courses

Educational experience

Education

Valid nursing license

Job description

Job Title: Nursing Education Coordinator

Location: Columbia, MO

Department: Psychiatry Clinics

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Job Summary

The Nursing Education Coordinator serves as a member of the Nursing Education Team in the evaluation, design, implementation and delivery of all initial and ongoing clinical education requirements. This is a primarily remote position.

The Nursing Education Coordinator position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers exceptional and prompt educational services to clinical staff as indicated. Promotes professional excellence and a clear vision for all educational needs regarding organizational nursing roles.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing Education to determine priority educational necessities to assist clinical teams in the achievement of processes relating to regulatory matters and organizational key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assists the Director of Nursing Education with departmental needs assessments and in the creation of educational plans of action for nursing departments. Travels as indicated to provide in-person learning and conducts virtual learning sessions.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing Education to create, deliver, and evaluate education. Communicates with the Director as necessary when pivotal changes are needed and assists in ensuring educational demands are met.
• Assists in the creation and maintenance of clinical resource guides to foster autonomy and improved departmental workflows. Provides critical updates regarding processes or changes to departmental leaders to encourage communication as necessary.
• Tracks clinical certifications and notifies departmental leadership of required upcoming renewals. Coordinates course enrollments and communicates successful completion to applicable individuals.
• Conducts American Heart Association courses for employees. Promptly notifies the Director of supplies needed to ensure courses are available for staff.
• Assists in the tracking & coordination of student nurse visits in conjunction with the regional Directors of Nursing, local colleges of nursing, and the Director of Nursing Education. Assists Director in initiatives provided at the college of nursing level.
• Assists in the creation of residential nurse-led education in collaboration with the resident nurses and applicable leadership according to location needs and requests.
• Provides education as indicated to community groups to promote general health knowledge and understanding in accordance with the system’s mission.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications

• Holds a valid licensure as a practical or registered nurse. Prior experience in education preferred.
• Certified to conduct American Heart Association courses for employees. If not certified upon hire, completion of applicable American Heart Association instructor courses must be done within the first 9 months of acceptance of position.

Position Perks & Benefits

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.