Share Email Opening Title Nurse Educator/Employee Health Nurse  About the Organization CenterPointe Hospitals and Signature Psychiatric Hospitals are premier providers of behavioral health care services, delivered with compassion for patients and their families, respect for employees, physicians and other health professionals, accountability for clinical and ethical performance, and responsibility to the communities we serve. We are free-standing acute psychiatric hospitals with locations in St. Charles, Columbia, Kansas City and Liberty, Missouri. Treatment is based on the belief that, through a combination of medically managed care and therapeutic intervention and education, patients can learn to effectively manage their illnesses and cope with the effects on their lives.   Location Signature Psychiatric Hospital - NKC   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Shift Days   Position Nurse Educator/Employee Health Nurse   Description In keeping with the hospital’s mission and vision statements, the Nurse Educator/Employee Health Nurse is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. This person also organizes the educational program for the hospital and outpatient programs and individually tailors educational programs for all staff. This person is responsible for tracking, trending and reporting staff training/education hours and for oversight of CLIA testing. The Nurse Educator/Employee Health Nurse also coordinates clinical rotations for nursing students in addition to coordinating the employee health program, serves as a patient advocate and as the Infection Control Nurse.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred. Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred. 3-5 combined years of Infection Control and Employee Health experience strongly preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching/management experience. Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing. CIC certification is strongly preferred. Additional Requirements: CPR certification required. Successful completion of crisis prevention intervention training provided during new employee orientation, including appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint, during orientation, and prior to assisting in a restraining process. Above average organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills and computer skills. Knowledge of both acute and chronic diseases. Experience with data management and statistics. Knowledge of behavioral health and applicable regulations/standards.   SKILLS: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders. Basic computer knowledge Knowledge of adult learning strategies and techniques. Knowledge of core competencies and their application to various disciplines. Ability to collect, organize and analyze data. Group presentation skills. Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, CMS Standards, and State DHSS regulations.     EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Req Number NUR-22-00017   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CenterPointeHospital.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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