Clinical Educator Nursing-Behavioral Health
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DescriptionLocation: UC Health Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO: AuroraDepartment: Clinical EducationFTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: DaysPay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceSummary:This Clinical Nurse Educator will provide behavioral health educational support for the Behavioral Health Float Pool team which consists of Behavioral Health Professionals (BHP) and Charge Nurses. The innovative and dynamic team provides behavioral health support and resources for the following departments: Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Women & Infants, and Ambulatory areas at the University of Colorado Hospital. Additional areas of support will include on-boarding and orientation of new BHPs and BH Charge Nurses, as well as support in hospital wide initiatives such as: Substance Use Disorders, Sitters, Elopement, Suicide Prevention, and Code Gray.Responsibilities:* Collaborates with managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of clinical staff.* Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curricula related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies.* Serves as a consultant/mentor for clinical staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development.* Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new clinical staff orientation and education activities.* Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.Requirements:* Bachelor's in Nursing. Preferred: Master's in Nursing.State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.2 years of nursing experience.* BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UC Health invests in its Workforce.UC Health offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UC Health. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.UC Health offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:* Full medical, dental and vision coverage* Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching* Paid time off. Start your employment at UC Health with PTO in your bank* Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options* Tuition and continuing education reimbursement* Wellness benefits* Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance* Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UC Health for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UC Health or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar yearLoan Repayment:* UC Health is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UC Health provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.UC Health always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UC Health recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UC Health is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UC Health does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.Who We Are (uchealth.org)