Nurse Educator (RN)

Job Description

Responsibilities

Valle Vista Health System (a UHS facility) :

Valle Vista Health System is a -bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Greenwood, IN. Valle Vista Health System features individual units for adolescents and adults, and offers inpatient acute care, and variety of outpatient services at multiple locations.

On average, over , patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Valle Vista Health System.

Valle Vista Health System is proud to be a teaching facility that supports local nursing students and other behavioral health professionals.

Position Summary :

The Nursing Educator is responsible for assisting the CNO in evaluating; reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN / LVN / MHT staff required training.

Provides training to the clinical team and non-clinical teams as appropriate. Also provides, on as-needed basis, patient nursing assessments.

Participates in Treatment Team meetings as needed. This is not a remote position.

The job responsibilities also include :

• Being a back-up to the CNO
• Being on call, in the absence of the CNO
• Will manage staffing, call-ins, adjust unit acuity, in the absence of the CNO
• Manage RN performance, in the absence of the CNO
• As necessary, may work the floor with other nurses on the units

Work Location :

East Main Street, Greenwood, IN , 8

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Graduate from an accredited program in nursing. Master’s Level preferred.

Experience : A minimum of three (3) years direct clinical experience preferred in a psychiatric or mental health setting, with direct experience in staff education, nursing practices, patient assessments, education concepts, practices and procedures.

Licensure : Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements : Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, restraint and seclusion, and ability to prepare and present training events as directed for Nursing Services.

Completion of training in HWC / Verbal De-Escalation and CPR within days of employment. May be required to work occasional weekends and / or other hours;

conduct weekend training as needed.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT VALLE VISTA HEALTH SYSTEM AND UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Valle Vista employee is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.

You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.

We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Available - qualifications apply
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program Available - qualifications apply

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