Psych Nurse Educator (RN)

Cedar Ridge Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

PTO

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Sign-on bonus options

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Oklahoma City seeks a Nurse Educator to lead development and delivery of orientation and ongoing education for patient-care staff. You will assess training needs, coordinate programs, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards across the facility.

Collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and leadership team is essential to drive education initiatives that improve patient care and staff competencies within a 206-bed behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Oklahoma RN license and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred; MSN preferred for advancement.
• Minimum of two years psychiatric nursing education experience in an in-patient setting.
• Must be at least 21 years old; drug test and background check required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and physical agility for patient care.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with EHRs.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with psychiatric patient exposure and safety considerations.
• Commitment to regulatory education standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and present new hire orientation and ongoing educational programs.
• Assess staff training needs and ensure programs meet regulatory standards.
• Monitor employee compliance with education requirements and provide leadership.

Skills

Nurse education

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Training needs assessment

Public speaking

Program development

Communication

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

Epic EHR

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

The Nurse Educator, in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and leadership team, is responsible for development, implementation, coordination, and presentation of new hire orientation and on-going educational programs for patient-care employees. The Nurse Educator will assess staff training and development needs on an on-going basis and will ensure educational programs meet regulatory standards and monitors employee compliance with education requirements.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground. Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Shift Differential for applicable shifts
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Referral & Sign-On Bonus Options for Specific Positions
• Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

• Valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license and graduate of an accredited nursing program required
• BSN preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric experience with Nursing Education in an in-patient facility required, preferably in mental health services
• At least 21 years of age
• Successfully complete a drug test
• Successfully pass a national background check
• Physical agility to manage patients
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong Computer skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

EEO Statement

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