Staff Educator & Infection Control Nurse

Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Plans

401(K) with company match

Sign On Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Retention Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Career development opportunities

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, Kentucky seeks a Staff Educator to support the CNO in developing and delivering hospital staff training. You will contribute to a safe, trauma-informed environment and participate in treatment teams as needed.

The role emphasizes updating education programs, coordinating TB/flu screening, and involvement in antibiotic stewardship. RN licensure in Kentucky and 3+ years of relevant experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience and/or training; behavioral health or acute setting preferred.
• Current KY Nursing Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing hospital training events for all staff.
• Provide patient nursing assessments on an as-needed basis and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Ensure staff trainings reflect changes in health care management and health science/technology.
• Design education programs based on instructional strategies to improve staff retention.
• Participate in antibiotic stewardship programs, run reports, and follow up with providers.

Skills

Nursing

Training & education

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Master's degree (M.A.) preferred

Job description

We are looking for Staff Educators that:

• Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time.
• Value a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, The Ridge offers a healing environment to reassure patients' sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a five-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights.

Website: The Ridge Behavioral Health System | Lexington, KY

Position Summary:

The Staff Educator is responsible for assisting the CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing hospital training events with respect to all staff required training. Also provides, on as-needed basis, patient nursing assessments. Participates in treatment team meetings as needed.

Job Duties Include:

• Assures staff trainings address any changes in health care management and health science and technology
• Ensure the designs of the education and training programs are based on instructional strategies to enhance staff retention
• Administers and ensures compliance with TB Skin tests and flu.
• Participate in the antibiotic stewardship program; running reports and doing follow up work with providers.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Sign On Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free meal with each shift

About Universal Health Services:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

• A Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university required; A Master’s Degree (M.A.) preferred.

Certifications/Licensure:

• Current KY Nursing Licensure

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience and/or training; preferably in a behavioral health or acute setting.

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

EEO Statement

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