Health Educator jobs in Haverhill, MA

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital provides superior mental health services via a 50-bed adult inpatient program and a 21-bed geriatric inpatient program. We are located in Haverhill, MA.

Job Responsibilities of the RN Educator

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. The RN Educator also functions as the infection prevention nurse for Haverhill Pavilion.

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.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available
• Flexible Scheduling
• 8 PAID HOLIDAYS
• Excellent training programs
• Bonuses for weekend shifts
• Referral bonuses
• Employee engagement and recognition programs
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan

DETAILS OF THE SHIFT:
Day shift (7am - 3pm) - Hours can be slightly flexible

Monday - Friday

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Three or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current RN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person