Psychiatric Nurse Educator & Staff Development Lead

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead staff, patient, family, and community education. The role focuses on staff development, patient education, and community outreach.

The educator will coordinate orientation for new hires, run education programs, collaborate with departments, and help develop policies for Patient Care Services. RN license and clinical leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license (Louisiana or multi-state compact).
• 3 years psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Strong communication with patients, families, peers and medical personnel.
• Demonstrates organizational and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in the orientation process of new employees.
• Coordinates and maintains patient/family/staff education programs.
• Coordinates and participates in community/screening programs.
• Communicates with other departments/disciplines in providing quality care to patients and/or family.
• Develops and revises policies and procedures for Patient Care Services.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Patient education

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead staff, patient, family, and community education. The role focuses on staff development, patient education, and community outreach.

The educator will coordinate orientation for new hires, run education programs, collaborate with departments, and help develop policies for Patient Care Services. RN license and clinical leadership are required.