Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Educator

Position Information

Working Title
Psychiatric Nurse Educator

Role Title
Rn II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst - 49113

Job Open Date
10/13/2021

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?
No

Hiring Range
Negotiable based on experience

Agency
Eastern State Hospital (704)

Agency Website
www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov

Location
Williamsburg - 830

Sublocation

Position Number
00250

Job Posting Number
1087734

Type of Recruitment
General Public - G

Does this position have telework options?
No

Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference
No

Job Type
Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Type Detail
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

Pay Band
05

Job Description
Eastern State Hospital, located in scenic Williamsburg, Virginia, has a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services ( DBHDS ) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. 
 
Eastern State Hospital invites qualified applicants for the position of Psychiatric Nurse Educator to provide ongoing education and training to nursing staff based on mandates, evidence-based best practices, performance issues, quality management/ performance improvement focus areas, and ongoing professional growth of staff. The position reports directly to the Chief Nurse Executive and provides direct and indirect expert nursing training, serves as a role model, mentor & coach, consultant, educator, resource and collaborator for a large nursing staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience participating as member of nursing leadership team to identify educational needs and opportunities 
 
Experience in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational offerings based on needs of nursing staff and nursing QM findings. 
 
Advanced communication skills in teaching to varying levels of staff using various educational mediums (online, live presentations, polycom, etc.). 
 
RN nursing license ( BSN ) and experience in education/teaching of nursing staff and/or nursing students. 
 
Advanced level computer skills and utilization of the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. M. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in Nursing.

Special Requirements
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications. 
 
For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the "Job Close Date" 
 
Applicants who list "see resume" in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration. 
 
Eastern State Hospital performs a comprehensive and thorough background check.

Per Executive Directive, to address additional measures to protect our state employees and those we service, you are required to disclose your current vaccination status and you will be required to complete a Vaccination Status Form upon hire.  Failing to disclose your vaccination status may disqualify you from a position with our facility.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave. Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility