RN Nurse Educator Infection Control

Overview:

FT Nurse Educator/Infection Control Nurse - Days

Salary Range: $100,019 - $125,023

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio CA. (Palm Springs, CA area)

New, state-of-the-art, inpatient facility in Indio, providing excellent treatment for adults who are struggling with mental health concerns and substance use disorders. Coachella is the only facility of its kind in the area, and we are proud to provide services for those in need of effective behavioral healthcare.

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health Benefits:

We provide a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Brand new facility with endless opportunity for professional development and continued education
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
• Cutting-edge medical facilities and advanced technologies.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Responsibilities:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, develop and coordinate continuing nursing in-service education programs within the facility for all clinical and non-clinical nursing staff in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess educational needs and develop/coordinate necessary education programs.
• Coordinate orientation programs for new clinical staff.
• Act a general resource for nursing staff.
• Work with hospital leadership and staff to assess current educational needs and develops a plan to satisfy those needs.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners and Director of Nursing to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients.
• Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol.
• Assist patient and caregivers with education needs, problem solution and health management across the continuum of care.
• Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies.
• Initiate clinical skills development programs for direct care staff.
• Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinates in-service training for appropriate staff.
• Provide specialized nursing protocols for direct care staff.
• Develop training and implementation as needed.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Education required. Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Three or more years’ clinical experience combined with/or related to teaching experience required.
• One or more years’ behavioral health experience required.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Compensation for roles at Coachella Valley Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Coachella Valley Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California.

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