Nurse Educator
Plymouth, Massachusetts
In this role, you’ll design and deliver innovative training programs that empower nursing staff to meet the complex behavioral health, substance use, and chronic medical needs of the individuals we serve.
Posted Sep 21
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Behavioral Health individuals with complex behavioral health, substance use, and chronic medical needs
- License
- RN license Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or multi-state compact license recognized in the state (required)Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of employment or multi-state compact license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of employment or multi-state compact license Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or multi-state compact license recognized in the state (required) Check your license
- Education
- graduation from an accredited nursing program Graduation from an accredited nursing program (required)
- Experience
- minimum 3 years of nursing experience Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or related settings (required)
- Experience
- minimum 5 years of nursing experience directly related to care of adults with serious or persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and medical problems if required by state or contract
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)
- Experience
- behavioral health or related settings nursing experience
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Massachusetts staff rolesMassachusetts staff postings that state pay run $70k/yr to $153k/yr, the middle half $86k/yr to $142k/yr, across 1,268 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Eligibility
- eligibility varies based on employee type and length of service Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical insurance
- Benefitsdental insurance
- Benefitsvision insurance
- Benefitspaid time off
- Benefits401(k)
- BenefitsTuition AssistanceTuition Assistance
More benefits (14)
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coachingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- BenefitsCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid life insurance
- BenefitsTax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- BenefitsWellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discountsWellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- BenefitsPet insurancePet insurance
- BenefitsDiscount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and moreDiscount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness Program
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- develop, review, and implement nursing training programs Develop, review, and implement training programs to ensure nursing staff provide competent, high-quality care to individuals served.
- Day to day
- plan and coordinate individualized orientation programs for nursing and direct care staff Plan and coordinate individualized orientation programs for nursing and direct care employees.
- Day to day
- participate in site-wide employee orientation and ongoing education initiatives Participate in site-wide employee orientation and ongoing education initiatives.
- Day to day
- assess and document nursing competencies Assess and document nursing competencies during orientation, implementation of new procedures, and annually.
- Day to day
- serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff on best practices and care standards Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff on best practices and care standards.
- Day to day
- collaborate with nursing management to maintain compliance with regulatory standards Collaborate with nursing management to maintain compliance with Joint Commission (TJC), state, federal, and local regulations.
- Day to day
- support performance improvement initiatives by monitoring educational impact Support performance improvement initiatives by monitoring the impact of education on quality of care for individuals served.
- Day to day
- stay current on trends in nursing and behavioral health Stay current on trends in nursing and behavioral health through professional development, literature, and conferences.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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Position Description
Are you passionate about developing nursing staff and ensuring the highest quality care for individuals served? Join our team as a Nurse Educator and help shape a skilled, confident, and compassionate nursing workforce. In this role, you’ll design and deliver innovative training programs that empower nursing staff to meet the complex behavioral health, substance use, and chronic medical needs of the individuals we serve.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, review, and implement training programs to ensure nursing staff provide competent, high-quality care to individuals served.
- Plan and coordinate individualized orientation programs for nursing and direct care employees.
- Participate in site-wide employee orientation and ongoing education initiatives.
- Assess and document nursing competencies during orientation, implementation of new procedures, and annually.
- Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff on best practices and care standards.
- Collaborate with nursing management to maintain compliance with Joint Commission (TJC), state, federal, and local regulations.
- Support performance improvement initiatives by monitoring the impact of education on quality of care for individuals served.
- Stay current on trends in nursing and behavioral health through professional development, literature, and conferences.
What We’re Looking For
Education
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or related settings (required)
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience directly related to care of adults with serious or persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and medical problems, if required by state or contract.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or multi-state compact license recognized in the state (required)
Why Join Us
As a Nurse Educator, you will directly impact the quality of care and outcomes for the individuals we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to shape professional development , foster clinical excellence, and work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values growth, innovation, and compassionate care.
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:
- DailyPay
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Pet insurance
- Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.
- Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
You Matter
From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.
For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
What's around it?
Plymouth, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,830/mo
- Household income
- $81,703/yr, all local households, not nurse pay