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Clinical Nurse Educator

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2680 South 28th Drive (Show on map)
Nov 26, 2024

Posting Date

11/26/24

Application Deadline

11/28/24

Pay Range

$77,584 - $124,800 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator promotes quality evidence-based practice by providing education, preceptorship, and professional development for Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) clinical and mental health staff. This essential position collaborates with internal and external customers to develop education initiatives and clinical competencies that support all CHS

departments.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.

About Us

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication-Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Proud To Offer

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

  • Exceptional work-life balance

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

  • Employee discounts for goods and services

  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • One year of experience in clinical precepting/training or health care delivery in a correctional setting

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing

  • A valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state) nursing license

We Also Value

  • Experience as a Registered Nurse in an ambulatory, medical/surgical, ER/Urgent Care, or behavioral health setting

  • Experience providing staff education

  • Administrative or Nursing Leadership experience

  • Certified Correctional Health Professional

  • Experience working with adults in a learning environment andusing adult learning principles

Job Contributions

  • Provides competency-based training and testing to all clinical and mental health staff in a classroom and clinical setting
  • Provides education, professional development, and preceptorship to CHS staff including, but not limited to, National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards, CHS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures, and the electronic health record
  • Monitors nursing students and educators during clinical rotation
  • Provides education and support to clinical nurse preceptors and new health team members
  • Assesses and communicates training needs based on quality indicators, staff, and leaders' input
  • Develops and maintains effective training materials, assessments, and lesson plans with measurable objectives
  • Researches, reviews, and implements evidence-based practices into curriculums, training, and skills competency evaluations.
  • Serves as an educational resource and contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives
  • Supports patient care and SOP compliance with regularly scheduled clinic rotations in collaboration with the Nurse Manager(s)
  • Participates annually in Professional Clinical Training to keep abreast of best practices in nursing skills and patient care
  • Demonstrates effective instructional practice and supports the professional development of other educators on the team

Working Conditions

  • Most work is performed in a clinical environment, indoors, in a confined area

  • Travel and assigned to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius

  • Working extended hours and overtime may be required

  • The role includes transporting medical equipment, climbing stairs, and lifting simulated patients

  • Must successfully complete an MCSO-HR fingerprint/background check

  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Trainer certification or ability to become certified during orientation training and maintain certification throughout employment

  • Obtain Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification within one year of employment

Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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