Position Scope:

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible for all entities of Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health by providing staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher. Must be able to withstand physical activity which includes the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds. Travel may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops/coordinates core education to address patient population specific nursing care.

2. Supports the development of the bedside nurse, and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based nursing practice.

3. Responsible for the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development.

4. Ensures that educational programs are current and responsive to changes in nursing practice while also being congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.

5. Serves as a role model of professional behavior by creating a professional nursing climate within Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health to meet the needs of the diverse units within KCBH and the global needs of Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health.

6. Models Service Excellence behavior and incorporates service excellence information in all educational programs.

7. Supports growth and development of both nursing and mental health technicians.

8. Implements team building programs.

9. Demonstrates the ability to assist in the units as needed.

Benefit Highlights:

Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are dedicated to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment to all our employees. 

• Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• UHS employee discounted stock option plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits 
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

Who we are:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to create programs designed for adult learners, ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information.

Education: BSN required, MSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current state of Virginia RN license and BLS provider is required. BLS instructor preferred.

Experience: Work requires 3 years of applied clinical experience as an RN in a health related field or as a Clinical Educator or Instructor. A Master's Degree in Nursing may be substituted for 2 years of required experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Mental Health Nursing experience preferred.

 Knowledge: Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office. Knowledge of Audiovisual equipment set up.

Physical requirements: The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The incumbant must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mintally ill patients as necessary including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occuring, and pushing and pulling equipment, such as, wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. Ability to successfully perform the facility crisis intervention training, CPR and First Aid.

Exposure Categories: Blood borne disease exposure category: Category I.

E-VERIFY Statement

PIW participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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